Explore the Family Name Voris
The meaning of Voris
Variant of Voorhis, a surname of Dutch origin (see Voorhees). Compare Vooris, Vorce, Vorous, and Vorys.
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How common is the last name Voris in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Voris experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Voris was ranked the 17,846th most popular surname in the United States, but dropped to the 18,440th spot by 2010, marking a 3.33% decrease. On the other hand, the actual count of individuals bearing the name increased from 1,446 in 2000 to 1,501 in 2010, indicating a 3.8% increase. The proportion of people with the surname Voris per 100,000 population also decreased slightly from 0.54 in 2000 to 0.51 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,846 | #18,440 | -3.33% |
| Count | 1,446 | 1,501 | 3.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.51 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Voris
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Voris also shifted over this decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 93.85% of those with the surname identified as White, decreasing to 91.14% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Voris surname increased significantly from 1.59% in 2000 to 4.33% in 2010. There was also an appearance of Black ethnicity in 2010 that was not present in 2000. However, the percentage of those claiming two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased in 2010 compared to 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.85% | 91.14% | -2.89% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 4.33% | 172.33% |
| Two or More Races | 2.01% | 1.93% | -3.98% |
| Black | 0% | 1.6% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.52% | 0% | 0% |