Explore the Family Name Voulgaris
The meaning of Voulgaris
Greek: ethnic name meaning ‘Bulgarian’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Voulgaris in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Voulgaris has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 80,216th most popular surname but by 2010, it had risen to 76,533rd. This is an uptick of 4.59% over the decade. Moreover, the count of individuals with this surname also increased from 220 in 2000 to 251 in 2010, marking a growth of 14.09%. The proportion per 100,000 people also increased by 12.5% from 0.08 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,216 | #76,533 | 4.59% |
| Count | 220 | 251 | 14.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Voulgaris
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Voulgaris. In 2000, 95% identified as White, but this number slightly decreased to 92.83% by 2010. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races fell significantly from 4.09% to 2.79% over the same period. A new development is the appearance of individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2010, which wasn't recorded in 2000. However, there were no records of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native either in 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95% | 92.83% | -2.28% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.59% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.09% | 2.79% | -31.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |