Explore the Family Name Vosters
The meaning of Vosters
Dutch: occupational name for a forester or woodsman, Middle Dutch vorster.
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How common is the last name Vosters in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vosters has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 50,178th most popular name in the United States, and by 2010, it had risen slightly to 49,999th. The count of people with the surname Vosters also increased by 6.89% during this period, growing from 392 in 2000 to 419 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k people decreased slightly by -6.67%, indicating that while the total number of people named Vosters has grown, their proportion within the total U.S. population has shrunk.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,178 | #49,999 | 0.36% |
| Count | 392 | 419 | 6.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vosters
Regarding the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the surname Vosters, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a strong association with White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, over 98% of those with the surname identified as White, with a small increase of 0.07% over the decade. There were no recorded instances of the Vosters surname among other listed ethnicities, including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.98% | 99.05% | 0.07% |
| 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% |