Explore the Family Name Vorse
The meaning of Vorse
English: variant of Force.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vorse in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vorse has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 57,252nd and this dropped to a rank of 59,324 in 2010, showing a decline of 3.62%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased slightly from 333 to 341, a modest rise of 2.4%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,252 | #59,324 | -3.62% |
| Count | 333 | 341 | 2.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vorse
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a shift within the Vorse surname bearers. In 2000, roughly 95.5% identified as White, which decreased to about 90.91% in 2010. On the other hand, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 2.4% in 2000 to 6.16% in 2010. There was also a small increase in the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races, rising from 1.5% to 1.76%. There were no reported changes in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.5% | 90.91% | -4.81% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 6.16% | 156.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 1.76% | 17.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |