Explore the Family Name Vorwald
The meaning of Vorwald
German: topographic name for someone who lived ‘in front of (Middle High German vor) a forest (Middle High German walt)’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vorwald in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Vorwald has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. The count of individuals with this surname rose by 10.76%, from 437 in 2000 to 484 in 2010. Despite this increase, its rank fell slightly from 46,000 to 44,423, marking a change of 3.43%. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,000 | #44,423 | 3.43% |
| Count | 437 | 484 | 10.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vorwald
The ethnic identity associated with the Vorwald surname also changed slightly according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.80% identified as White, falling to 95.04% in 2010, a decrease of 1.82%. Conversely, those identifying as Hispanic increased by 26.20%, from 2.29% to 2.89%. However, the census recorded no individuals with the Vorwald surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.8% | 95.04% | -1.82% |
| Hispanic | 2.29% | 2.89% | 26.2% |
| 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% |