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

Voisey, 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 Voisey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Voisey in America

Voisey is the 115034th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Voisey surname appeared 152 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 Voisey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Voisey 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 Voisey

The surname Voisey has its origins in Normandy, France, and can be traced back to the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "voisin," meaning "neighbor" or "one who lives nearby." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive nickname for someone who lived near a particular landmark or in a specific location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Voisin," which was a common spelling variation at the time.

During the Middle Ages, the Voisey family established roots in various parts of England, with branches in counties such as Wiltshire, Somerset, and Dorset. In the 13th century, records show a William Voisey holding lands in the village of Steeple Langford, Wiltshire.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the name was Sir John Voisey (c. 1320-1387), a distinguished soldier who fought in the Hundred Years' War against France. He was knighted for his valor on the battlefield and later served as a member of Parliament.

Another prominent individual was Thomas Voisey (c. 1470-1538), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Lyme Regis, Dorset. He played a significant role in the town's governance and was instrumental in the construction of the local church.

In the 16th century, the Voisey family had a strong presence in the village of Mere, Wiltshire. One of their ancestral homes, known as Voisey's Court, was a prominent manor house that still stands today.

During the English Civil War in the 17th century, Captain John Voisey (c. 1610-1678) fought on the Parliamentarian side and was commended for his bravery at the Battle of Naseby in 1645.

Throughout the centuries, the Voisey surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Voysee, Voysey, and Voisay, reflecting the fluidity of English orthography during those times. These variations often corresponded to regional dialects or personal preferences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Voisey

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

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

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