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

Voicu, 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 Voicu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Voicu in America

Voicu is the 98982nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Voicu surname appeared 183 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 Voicu.

We can also compare 2010 data for Voicu 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 Voicu

The surname Voicu has its origins in Romania, with records dating back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Romanian word "voievod," which means "warlord" or "ruler." This suggests that the name may have been initially borne by individuals who held positions of power or authority within their communities.

One of the earliest known references to the name Voicu can be found in the "Codex Sturdzanus," a 15th-century manuscript that contains legal documents and chronicles from the principalities of Wallachia and Moldavia. The name is mentioned in connection with several landowners and noblemen from the region.

In the 16th century, the surname Voicu appeared in various official records and documents, such as the "Letopisețul Țării Moldovei" (The Chronicle of the Moldavian Land) and the "Codex Bărcăciovului." These sources provide insights into the geographical distribution of the name, indicating that it was prevalent in areas like Iași, Botoșani, and Suceava.

One notable figure bearing the surname Voicu was Mihai Voicu, a nobleman and military commander who lived in the late 16th century. He played a significant role in the battles against the Ottoman Empire, defending the borders of Moldavia.

Another historical figure was Gheorghe Voicu, a scholar and diplomat who lived in the 17th century. He served as a representative of the Principality of Wallachia at the court of the Holy Roman Empire and was known for his diplomatic skills.

In the 18th century, the name Voicu was associated with several prominent families from the regions of Oltenia and Muntenia. One such family was the Voicu-Buzești, who owned vast estates and held influential positions within the local administration.

One of the most well-known individuals bearing the surname Voicu was Alexandru Voicu, a 19th-century writer, journalist, and politician. He was an active figure in the Romanian cultural and political scene, contributing to the development of modern Romanian literature and advocating for national independence.

Throughout its history, the surname Voicu has been associated with various place names and locations within Romania. For example, the village of Voiculești in Dâmbovița County is believed to have derived its name from the Voicu family who owned land in the area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Voicu

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

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

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