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

Voll, 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 Voll surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Voll in America

Voll is the 17202nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Voll surname appeared 1,646 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Voll.

We can also compare 2010 data for Voll 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 Voll

The surname Voll originated in Germany, with records dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the German word "voll," meaning "full" or "complete." The name may have initially referred to someone who was stout or robust in stature.

In the northern German regions of Schleswig-Holstein and Mecklenburg, the name Voll can be traced back to the medieval era. Some of the earliest recorded instances include Hans Voll, a farmer mentioned in land records from the town of Lübeck in 1387, and Grete Voll, a resident of Hamburg listed in a tax register from 1412.

The Voll name also appears in historical documents from other parts of Germany, such as the Duchy of Bavaria and the Palatinate region. For example, a certain Johannes Voll is mentioned in a court record from the city of Regensburg, dated 1506.

As with many surnames, the Voll name has experienced various spellings over the centuries. In some regions, it was written as Foll, Folle, or Volle. These variations likely stemmed from regional dialects and the inconsistencies of record-keeping in earlier times.

Notable individuals throughout history who bore the Voll surname include:

1. Andreas Voll (1563-1629), a German theologian and author from Nuremberg, known for his works on Protestant doctrine.
2. Johann Voll (1681-1747), a German architect and builder who contributed to the design of several churches and public buildings in the city of Augsburg.
3. Maria Voll (1779-1854), a Bavarian folk artist renowned for her intricate woodcarvings and religious sculptures.
4. Gustav Voll (1845-1921), a German industrialist and entrepreneur who founded a successful machinery manufacturing company in Stuttgart.
5. Maximilian Voll (1881-1963), a German-American engineer and inventor, known for his contributions to the development of early aircraft engines.

While the Voll name has its origins in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, carried by emigrating families over the centuries. However, the earliest recorded instances and most significant historical figures associated with this surname can be traced back to various regions within Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Voll

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

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

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