Explore the Family Name Vork
The meaning of Vork
Danish: variant of Work 3.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vork in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Vork has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Vork was ranked 85,643 in terms of frequency, while in the year 2010 it improved slightly to rank 84,136. This represents a change of approximately 1.76%. The total count of individuals carrying this surname also increased by nearly 10%, from 203 in 2000 to 223 in 2010. However, when adjusted for population size, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,643 | #84,136 | 1.76% |
| Count | 203 | 223 | 9.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vork
Looking at ethnic identity, most individuals with the surname Vork identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. There was a slight increase in the percentage identifying as White, moving from 92.61% in 2000 up to 93.27% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a decrease from 2.46% in 2000 to 2.24% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.61% | 93.27% | 0.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.46% | 2.24% | -8.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |