Explore the Family Name Voorhies
The meaning of Voorhies
Altered form of Dutch Voorhees. Compare Vorhies and Vories.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Voorhies in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Voorhies saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 16,602nd most popular surname, but dropped to the 17,530th spot by 2010, marking a decrease of around 5.59%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 1,591 in 2000 to 1,606 in 2010, a growth of 0.94%. The proportion of people named Voorhies per 100k also decreased by about 8.47%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,602 | #17,530 | -5.59% |
| Count | 1,591 | 1,606 | 0.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.54 | -8.47% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Voorhies
The ethnicity associated with the Voorhies surname also experienced some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The proportion of Voorhies who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander grew by 15.79%, while those identifying as two or more races rose by 38.10%. White individuals with this surname decreased by about 3.87%, though they still represented the majority at 85.37% in 2010. Meanwhile, Hispanic representation among the Voorhies increased by an impressive 63.75%, and Black individuals went up by 17.53%. American Indian and Alaskan Natives also saw a rise, increasing their proportion by 41.94%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.81% | 85.37% | -3.87% |
| Black | 6.73% | 7.91% | 17.53% |
| Hispanic | 2.51% | 4.11% | 63.75% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 1.74% | 38.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.38% | 0.44% | 15.79% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.31% | 0.44% | 41.94% |