Explore the Family Name Voorhis
The meaning of Voorhis
Altered form of Dutch Voorhees. Compare Vorhis and Voris.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Voorhis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Voorhis" saw a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 28,947th and by 2010, it dipped slightly to 30,799th, marking a 6.4% decrease in rank. The count of individuals with this last name also decreased from 773 to 756 over the decade, representing a slight reduction of 2.2%. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people also reduced from 0.29 to 0.26, registering a drop of 10.34%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,947 | #30,799 | -6.4% |
| Count | 773 | 756 | -2.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.26 | -10.34% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Voorhis
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Voorhis" showed some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased modestly from 97.41% to 94.58%. There was a significant growth in the Hispanic demographic, increasing by 124.62%, albeit from a small base of 0.65% in 2000 to 1.46% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying with two or more races increased from 0.91% to 1.98%. The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories appeared for the first time in 2010, both at 0.66%. The Black community remained relatively stable with a minor increase from 0.65% to 0.66% during the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.41% | 94.58% | -2.91% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 1.98% | 117.58% |
| Hispanic | 0.65% | 1.46% | 124.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.66% | 0% |
| Black | 0.65% | 0.66% | 1.54% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.66% | 0% |