Explore the Family Name Vorhees
The meaning of Vorhees
Altered form of Dutch Voorhees. Compare Voress and Vorhes.
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How common is the last name Vorhees in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vorhees has been growing in popularity in the United States. In the year 2000, it ranked 31,658th and by 2010, it had moved up to 31,033rd, reflecting a positive change of approximately 2%. The number of individuals bearing the Vorhees surname also increased from 690 in 2000 to 748 in 2010, an increase of roughly 8.41%. However, as a proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of this surname slightly declined by about 3.85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,658 | #31,033 | 1.97% |
| Count | 690 | 748 | 8.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vorhees
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the Vorhees surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census offers some insightful changes between 2000 and 2010. Most notably, there was a significant increase in the Asian/Pacific Islander community, from 0.87% to 1.34%, marking a change of over 54%. Additionally, the surname began appearing among individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, which wasn't the case in 2000. On the other hand, the percentage of individuals with the Vorhees surname who identify as White remained relatively stable, with a slight decrease from 95.51% to 95.05%. The Hispanic community saw a minimal increase from 1.59% to 1.60%, while the surname disappeared completely among those identifying as Black by 2010. There was no presence of the Vorhees surname within the American Indian and Alaskan Native community during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.51% | 95.05% | -0.48% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.87% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 1.6% | 0.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.87% | 1.34% | 54.02% |
| Black | 1.3% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |