2000
#125,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Vollentine
A variant spelling of Valentino, an Italian surname meaning "strong, vigorous."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Vollentine. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vollentine 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
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Vollentine in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vollentine, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Black (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vollentine
The surname Vollentine is of English origin, with roots tracing back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the village of Wollinton, located in the county of Somerset, England. The name is derived from the Old English words "woll," meaning "wool," and "tun," meaning "enclosure" or "settlement," suggesting that the area was known for its wool production.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Vollentine can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Somerset from 1327, where a John de Wollinton is mentioned. This document was a tax record, indicating that the Vollentine family had established themselves in the region during that time period.
The name underwent various spelling variations throughout history, including Wolinton, Wollinton, and Wollington, before settling on the more modern form of Vollentine. These variations can be found in various historical records, such as parish registers and court documents.
One notable individual bearing the Vollentine surname was Sir Thomas Vollentine, a prominent merchant who lived in London during the late 16th century. He was involved in the lucrative wool trade and served as a member of the Worshipful Company of Clothworkers, a prestigious guild in the City of London.
Another notable figure was Richard Vollentine, born in 1632 in Taunton, Somerset. He was a renowned scholar and theologian who attended Oxford University and later became a vicar in the Church of England. His writings on religious matters were widely read during his lifetime.
In the 18th century, a certain William Vollentine gained recognition as a skilled architect and builder. He was responsible for the construction of several notable buildings in the city of Bath, including the iconic Royal Crescent, which was completed in 1774.
During the 19th century, the Vollentine family produced several notable military figures. One such individual was Captain John Vollentine, who served in the British Army and fought in the Napoleonic Wars. He was awarded numerous honors for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
Another member of the family, Archibald Vollentine, born in 1845 in Wiltshire, was a renowned explorer and naturalist. He participated in several expeditions to Africa and the Middle East, contributing significantly to the study of flora and fauna in those regions.
While the Vollentine surname may not be among the most common in modern times, its rich history and origins in the English countryside serve as a testament to the diverse tapestry of surnames that have emerged over centuries in Britain.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vollentine
Among Census respondents with the surname Vollentine, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Black (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Vollentine 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 Vollentine surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.1% · 96
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 3
- Black or African American2.0% · 2
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vollentine
Vollentine 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
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-14 bearers (-11.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 21,614 places
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-10 bearers (-8.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 7,502 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #125,639 | 126 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | -14 bearers (-11.1%) | Down 21,614 places |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -10 bearers (-8.9%) | Down 7,502 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 Vollentine 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 | #147,253 | #154,755 | -5.1% |
| Count | 112 | 102 | -8.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -14.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vollentine bearers went from 112 to 102 (-8.9% change). The surname moved down 7,502 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #154,755.
FAQ
Vollentine surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vollentine?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Vollentine. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Vollentine?
Vollentine ranks #154,755 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 102 people with the surname Vollentine. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), 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 Vollentine.
Has Vollentine become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vollentine went from 112 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 10 (-8.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #147,253 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Vollentine?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vollentine, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Black (2.0%). 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 Vollentine in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.1% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vollentine appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.1%), Hispanic (2.9%), Black (2.0%). 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 Vollentine (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 Vollentine mean?
A variant spelling of Valentino, an Italian surname meaning "strong, vigorous." 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 Vollentine (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 many Americans have the surname Vollentine?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.