Explore the Family Name Vorndran
The meaning of Vorndran
German: topographic name denoting a dwelling located at the beginning of the village, from vorn dran ‘in front of it’. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Vorndran in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vorndran saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 38,771st in popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to 39,887th, representing a change of -2.88%. However, despite its drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname modestly increased from 536 people in 2000 to 550 in 2010, marking a growth of 2.61%. The proportion per 100,000 people also shifted, seeing a decline of 5% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,771 | #39,887 | -2.88% |
| Count | 536 | 550 | 2.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vorndran
The Ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census paints a largely unchanging picture for the Vorndran surname. The vast majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, constituting 97.76% in 2000 and 97.27% in 2010. This shows a marginal decrease of 0.50% over the decade. The Hispanic population within this surname group saw a noticeable increase, moving from 1.87% in 2000 to 2.18% in 2010, which translates into a 16.58% growth. Meanwhile, no changes were noted within Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, as there were no recorded individuals identifying under these ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.76% | 97.27% | -0.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 2.18% | 16.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |