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

Volden, 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 Volden surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Volden in America

Volden is the 36099th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Volden surname appeared 621 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 Volden.

We can also compare 2010 data for Volden 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 Volden

The surname Volden is believed to have originated in Norway, with its earliest known references dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old Norse word "völlr," which means "field" or "meadow," combined with the suffix "-und," signifying a person or place.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Volden can be found in the Diplomatarium Norvegicum, a collection of medieval Norwegian documents, where a person named Thorstein Vollund is mentioned in a document from 1268. This suggests that the name was already in use during that period.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various Norwegian records, often associated with farm or land ownership. For instance, a document from 1342 refers to a man named Eirik Vollund, who was likely a landowner or farmer.

Interestingly, the name Volden has also been linked to specific place names in Norway, such as the farms Vollunden and Vollund, located in the regions of Hedmark and Oppland, respectively. These place names may have influenced the development of the surname or vice versa.

One notable historical figure with the surname Volden was Hans Vollund, a Norwegian farmer and scholar who lived in the 16th century. He is known for his contributions to the study of Norwegian folklore and traditional practices.

Another individual of note is Niels Vollund, a Danish businessman and philanthropist who lived from 1843 to 1911. He made significant contributions to the development of trade and industry in Denmark and supported various charitable causes.

In the 19th century, the surname Volden can be found in records from other Scandinavian countries, such as Sweden and Denmark, suggesting that the name may have spread beyond its Norwegian origins.

A notable Swedish figure with the surname Volden was Gustaf Vollund, a prominent architect who lived from 1874 to 1942. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Stockholm, including the Stockholm Public Library and the Stockholm City Theatre.

In the literary realm, the Norwegian author and playwright Sigurd Vollund (1900-1975) gained recognition for his works exploring themes of rural life and social issues in Norway.

While the surname Volden has its roots in Norway, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through migration and intermarriage. However, the earliest and most significant historical references to the name can be traced back to its Norwegian origins, reflecting its connection to the country's cultural and linguistic heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Volden

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

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

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