Explore the Family Name Vorhies
The meaning of Vorhies
Variant of Voorhies, a surname of Dutch origin (see Voorhees). Compare Vories.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vorhies in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Vorhies saw a small decrease in rank from 36276 in 2000 to 37691 in 2010, representing a change of -3.9 percent. However, in numerical terms, the count of individuals carrying the surname went slightly up from 583 in 2000 to 590 in 2010, indicating a positive growth of 1.2 percent. The proportion per 100k people also decreased by -9.09 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,276 | #37,691 | -3.9% |
| Count | 583 | 590 | 1.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vorhies
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that certain shifts occurred between 2000 and 2010. While there was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity associated with the surname Vorhies in 2000, by 2010, it accounted for 0.85 percent. The proportion of those identifying as two or more races increased by 80.58 percent. In contrast, the proportion of individuals with this surname identifying as White decreased slightly by -1.73 percent. A considerable increase of 45.21 percent was seen among Hispanic individuals carrying the Vorhies surname. The count for Black ethnicity and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0 percent in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.34% | 92.71% | -1.73% |
| Hispanic | 2.92% | 4.24% | 45.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 1.86% | 80.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.85% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.86% | 0% | 0% |