Explore the Family Name Vorel
The meaning of Vorel
Czech: from a variant of orel ‘eagle’, probably a topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by the sign of an eagle (see Orel).
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How common is the last name Vorel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Vorel has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 70,052 in 2000, it fell to 71,886 in 2010, marking a decrease of 2.62%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 3.83% from 261 in 2000 to 271 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion of the surname per 100k people decreased by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,052 | #71,886 | -2.62% |
| Count | 261 | 271 | 3.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vorel
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals bearing the surname Vorel identify as White. In 2000, an overwhelming 98.85% of Vorels identified as White, though this percentage slightly dropped to 95.94% in 2010. Interestingly, the 2010 data also shows a new category of Vorels identifying with two or more races, accounting for 2.21% of all Vorels. The remaining categories including Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native either remained at 0% or were suppressed due to privacy concerns.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.85% | 95.94% | -2.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.21% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |