2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Voiland
A topographic surname likely of German origin referring to a meadow or pasture land.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Voiland. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Voiland surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Voiland in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Voiland, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.7%) and Hispanic (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Voiland
The surname Voiland is believed to have originated in France during the late medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "voile," meaning "veil" or "sail," combined with the suffix "-and," indicating a place of origin or occupation.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical records from the region of Normandy, France, dating back to the 13th century. It is likely that the name was initially associated with individuals involved in the production or trade of veils or sails, possibly as merchants or artisans.
During the Middle Ages, the Voiland name appeared in various documents, such as tax rolls and property records, particularly in the northern regions of France. This suggests that the name was well-established and carried a certain degree of prominence within local communities.
Notably, in the 14th century, a Jehan Voiland was recorded as a prominent merchant in the city of Rouen, known for his involvement in the textile trade. His success and influence may have contributed to the name's recognition and distribution across other parts of France.
Another notable figure bearing the Voiland surname was Pierre Voiland, a skilled architect and stonemason who lived in the late 15th century. He was responsible for the construction of several notable buildings, including the Church of Saint-Michel in Dijon, which still stands today as a testament to his craftsmanship.
In the 16th century, the Voiland name gained further recognition with the birth of François Voiland (1534-1598), a renowned French poet and humanist scholar. His literary works, which explored themes of love, nature, and philosophy, earned him widespread acclaim and helped to solidify the name's association with intellectual and artistic pursuits.
During the 17th century, the Voiland family expanded their influence in the region of Champagne, where Jacques Voiland (1620-1687) established himself as a prominent winemaker. His vineyards and cellars became renowned for producing some of the finest wines in the region, further contributing to the family's legacy and reputation.
Another notable figure was Marie Voiland (1754-1832), a French revolutionary and activist who played a significant role in the events of the French Revolution. She was known for her passionate advocacy for women's rights and her unwavering commitment to the ideals of liberty and equality.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Voiland
Among Census respondents with the surname Voiland, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.7%) and Hispanic (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Voiland bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Voiland surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.4% · 93
- Two or more races6.7% · 7
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Voiland
Voiland appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,922 places
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-2 bearers (-1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 179 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #143,847 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 9,922 places |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | -2 bearers (-1.9%) | Up 179 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Voiland surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #153,769 | #153,590 | 0.1% |
| Count | 106 | 104 | -1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Voiland bearers went from 106 to 104 (-1.9% change). The surname moved up 179 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #153,590.
FAQ
Voiland surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Voiland?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Voiland. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Voiland?
Voiland ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 104 people with the surname Voiland. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Voiland.
Has Voiland become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Voiland went from 106 recorded bearers to 104. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Voiland?
Among Census respondents with the surname Voiland, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.7%) and Hispanic (2.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Voiland in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.4% (93 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Voiland appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.4%), Two or More Races (6.7%), Hispanic (2.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Voiland (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Voiland mean?
A topographic surname likely of German origin referring to a meadow or pasture land. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Voiland (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Voiland?
You can see how common the surname Voiland is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.