Explore the Family Name Vota
The meaning of Vota
Italian (Liguria and Piedmont): possibly a topographic name from vota ‘turning, bend’, from medieval Latin vota ‘vault, vaulted room’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Alfonse, Carmine.
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How common is the last name Vota in the United States?
The surname Vota, as per the data from Decennial U.S. Census, saw a slight decrease in popularity by -0.61% between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 57985 to 58337. However, the count of individuals with the Vota surname increased by 6.1%, from 328 in 2000 to 348 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k remained steady at 0.12 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,985 | #58,337 | -0.61% |
| Count | 328 | 348 | 6.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vota
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Vota, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is predominantly linked to individuals who identify as white, although the percentage decreased slightly from 92.07% in 2000 to 90.23% in 2010. Notably, there was a significant increase of 70.39% in those identifying with two or more races, rising from 1.52% in 2000 to 2.59% in 2010. The surname also saw an increase in association with Hispanic ethnicity, from 3.05% in 2000 to 4.02% in 2010. The representation of Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 15.08%, dropping from 3.05% in 2000 to 2.59% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.07% | 90.23% | -2% |
| Hispanic | 3.05% | 4.02% | 31.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.05% | 2.59% | -15.08% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 2.59% | 70.39% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |