Explore the Family Name Vosper
The meaning of Vosper
Cornish and English (Cornwall and Devon): habitational name from Trevosper in South Petherwin (Cornwall), of obscure origin, with loss of unstressed Tre-.
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How common is the last name Vosper in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Vosper rose between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 76,700 but climbed to 70,833 by 2010, indicating a change of 7.65%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, going from 233 in 2000 to 276 in 2010, a rise of 18.45%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,700 | #70,833 | 7.65% |
| Count | 233 | 276 | 18.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vosper
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes in the distribution of the Vosper surname among different groups. In 2000, around 93.13% of Vospers identified as White, a figure that slightly decreased to 92.03% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black also declined, going from 2.58% in 2000 to 1.81% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a new presence of the Vosper surname in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic communities, with proportions of 1.81% and 3.62% respectively in 2010. There were no recorded Vospers under the categories of American Indian and Alaskan Native or Two or more races for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.13% | 92.03% | -1.18% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.62% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Black | 2.58% | 1.81% | -29.84% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |