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

Voelz, 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 Voelz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Voelz in America

Voelz is the 37442nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Voelz surname appeared 595 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 Voelz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Voelz 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 Voelz

The surname "VOELZ" is of German origin, deriving from the Middle High German word "volz," meaning a protruding or bulging object. It likely originated during the medieval period, when surnames based on physical characteristics were commonly adopted.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical records from the 14th century in the region of Bavaria, where it was spelled "Völz" or "Völtz." This spelling variation suggests that the name may have initially been associated with a person who had a distinctive physical feature, such as a bulbous nose or protruding eyes.

The name "VOELZ" is also linked to several place names in Germany, such as Völz, a municipality in the district of Ravensburg in Baden-Württemberg. It is possible that some individuals bearing this surname may have taken their name from these locations, either as residents or as people who migrated from those areas.

Notable individuals with the surname "VOELZ" throughout history include Johannes Völz (1516-1584), a German theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. Another figure was Johann Michael Völz (1714-1768), a German architect and master builder known for his work on churches and palaces in the Baroque style.

In the 19th century, Carl Völz (1826-1903) was a German botanist and explorer who participated in scientific expeditions to South America and made significant contributions to the study of plant life in the region.

More recently, Hans Völz (1896-1962) was a German World War I fighter ace credited with 48 aerial victories, while Günther Völz (1910-1990) was a German architect and urban planner who played a significant role in the reconstruction efforts after World War II.

Throughout its history, the surname "VOELZ" has maintained a strong association with its German roots, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have borne this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Voelz

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

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 Voelz 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 Voelz 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 Voelz was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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