Find out how popular the last name Voce is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Voce.

Voce, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Voce surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Voce in America

Voce is the 56444th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Voce surname appeared 362 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Voce.

We can also compare 2010 data for Voce to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Voce

The surname "VOCE" is of Italian origin, believed to have emerged in the late medieval period, primarily in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. It is a variant of the Italian word "voce," which means "voice" in English. This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a nickname or a descriptive term for individuals with a distinctive or remarkable voice.

One of the earliest recorded references to the surname "VOCE" can be found in the historic archives of Florence, dating back to the 14th century. These records mention a certain Piero Voce, a prominent merchant and civic leader in the city during that time period.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Lorenzo Voce (c. 1420-1489) was a renowned scholar and humanist from Perugia, known for his contributions to the study of classical literature and philosophy.

During the Renaissance, the Voce family of Venice gained prominence as skilled glassmakers and artisans. Among them was Alessandro Voce (1492-1568), whose exceptional craftsmanship in creating intricate Murano glass designs earned him widespread recognition.

The name "VOCE" also appears in historical documents from the 16th century, such as the records of the Venetian Republic, where a certain Giacomo Voce (c. 1510-1582) is mentioned as a respected diplomat and ambassador.

Another notable figure with this surname was Giulia Voce (1598-1668), a celebrated painter from Bologna who gained recognition for her portraits and religious works during the Baroque period.

Throughout the centuries, the "VOCE" surname has been associated with various notable individuals, including scholars, artists, and influential figures in various fields. While the name may have originated as a descriptive term, it has evolved to become a distinguished Italian surname with a rich historical legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Voce

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Voce.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Voce was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Voce has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Voce was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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