Explore the Family Name Vorpahl
The meaning of Vorpahl
German: topographic name for someone who lived at a boundary marker, from Middle Low German vorpāl ‘boundary pole’. Some characteristic forenames: German Konrad, Gerhardt, Hans, Otto, Ulrich.
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How common is the last name Vorpahl in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Vorpahl" slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 37,591 in popularity and by 2010, it had dropped to 38,640—a decline of 2.79%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 557 in 2000 to 572 in 2010, representing a growth of 2.69%. The proportion per 100,000 people also dipped by 9.52% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,591 | #38,640 | -2.79% |
| Count | 557 | 572 | 2.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vorpahl
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Vorpahl" is predominantly white, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.23% of the individuals with this surname identified as white and this percentage slightly declined to 95.63% in 2010. There was no record of anyone with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.62% in 2000 to 2.27% in 2010, showing an increase of 40.12%. The category "Two or more races" that had a 1.26% representation in 2000, was not present in 2010. A new category appeared in 2010 with 1.05% identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, which wasn't represented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.23% | 95.63% | -0.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 2.27% | 40.12% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |