Explore the Family Name Voos
The meaning of Voos
German: from a short form of the medieval personal name Servatius, a Christian saint’s name. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Klaus, Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Voos in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Voos slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Voos was ranked as the 76,700th most popular surname, dropping down to the 79,846th spot in 2010, reflecting a 4.1% decrease in rank. However, the count of people with this surname increased by 2.15%, moving from 233 holders in 2000 to 238 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decrease of 11.11% during this same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,700 | #79,846 | -4.1% |
| Count | 233 | 238 | 2.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Voos
Ethnic identity associated with the surname Voos remained mostly consistent between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Predominantly, individuals with the Voos surname identified as White, with 97.42% in 2000 and a slight increase to 97.48% in 2010. There was a notable change in the Hispanic category, which saw a drop from 2.58% in 2000 to none reported in 2010. No individuals with the Voos surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.42% | 97.48% | 0.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.58% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |