Explore the Family Name Vorous
The meaning of Vorous
Variant of Voris, a surname of Dutch origin (see Voorhees). Compare Vorus.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vorous in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Vorous" slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 105,905th most common surname, but fell to the 113,791st spot in 2010, showing a decline of 7.45%. The number of individuals with this last name also dropped slightly from 156 in 2000 to 154 in 2010, a decrease of 1.28%. Furthermore, its representation per 100,000 people fell by 16.67%, going from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #105,905 | #113,791 | -7.45% |
| Count | 156 | 154 | -1.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vorous
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Vorous surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census show a predominantly White representation. In 2000, 99.36% of those carrying the surname were identified as White, which slightly reduced to 97.40% in 2010, marking a change of -1.97%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying with two or more races during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.36% | 97.4% | -1.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |