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

Voke, 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 Voke surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Voke in America

Voke is the 123064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Voke surname appeared 140 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 Voke.

We can also compare 2010 data for Voke 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 Voke

The surname VOKE originated in England during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "foc," which meant "folk" or "people." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to refer to someone who was part of a particular community or group.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VOKE can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and populations in England and parts of Wales, commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Foc" and "Foke," indicating its evolution over time.

During the 13th century, the name VOKE was particularly prevalent in the counties of Gloucestershire and Worcestershire. Records from this period include entries for individuals such as John Voke, who was documented in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1275.

The name VOKE is also associated with several place names in England, including Vokes Hill in Gloucestershire and Vokes Green in Worcestershire. These locations likely derived their names from individuals bearing the surname VOKE who had settled or owned land in those areas.

Throughout history, there have been notable figures who have borne the surname VOKE. One example is Sir Henry Voke (1589-1661), an English judge and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire during the reign of King Charles I. Another prominent individual was Thomas Voke (1740-1819), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the American Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars.

Other individuals of note include:

1. William Voke (1612-1678), an English clergyman and author.
2. Samuel Voke (1675-1740), a British merchant and philanthropist.
3. Mary Voke (1768-1842), a British author and educator.
4. John Voke (1820-1892), a British architect known for his work in the Gothic Revival style.
5. Edward Voke (1857-1935), a British artist and illustrator.

The surname VOKE has a rich history that can be traced back to medieval England, and it has been associated with various regions, places, and notable individuals over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Voke

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

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

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