Explore the Family Name Voltz
The meaning of Voltz
German (also Völtz): variant of Volz and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. This surname is also found in France (Alsace). Compare Voeltz.
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How common is the last name Voltz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Voltz saw a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped by about 5% from 17,214 to 18,078 during this period. However, the actual count of individuals with the surname Voltz marginally increased by approximately 1.7%, indicating an increase from 1,516 to 1,542 people bearing this surname. The proportion per 100,000 of the population also decreased by around 7%, reducing from 0.56 to 0.52.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,214 | #18,078 | -5.02% |
| Count | 1,516 | 1,542 | 1.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.52 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Voltz
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides interesting insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Voltz. In 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, yet there was a marginal decrease of about 1.76% compared to 2000. The number of those identifying as Black slightly decreased by around 4.17%. There was no representation in the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in 2010. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in those identifying with two or more races, seeing a rise of approximately 86%. Additionally, the surname saw its first representation in the Hispanic category in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.97% | 88.39% | -1.76% |
| Black | 7.92% | 7.59% | -4.17% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 2.33% | 86.4% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.46% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |