Explore the Family Name Voyce
The meaning of Voyce
English (Gloucestershire): variant of Voice.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Voyce in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Voyce saw a marked increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 88,461 in terms of commonality amongst U.S. surnames, but by 2010, it had climbed to 82,044; an increase of 7.25%. During this same period, the count of individuals with the Voyce surname also rose from 195 to 230, reflecting a growth rate of 17.95%. Likewise, the proportion per 100,000 people increased from 0.07 to 0.08, marking a growth of 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,461 | #82,044 | 7.25% |
| Count | 195 | 230 | 17.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Voyce
Regarding ethnic identity, the census data shows that the majority of individuals bearing the surname Voyce identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a decrease in this group from 94.87% in 2000 to 88.26% in 2010. Meanwhile, a new category emerged in 2010, with 4.35% of those with the Voyce surname identifying with two or more races. Additionally, there was a notable shift towards Black identification, which registered at 6.09% in 2010. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native, on the other hand, remained consistent with no recorded change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.87% | 88.26% | -6.97% |
| Black | 0% | 6.09% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.35% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |