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

Vollrath, 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 Vollrath surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vollrath in America

Vollrath is the 22573rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vollrath surname appeared 1,138 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 Vollrath.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vollrath 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 Vollrath

The surname Vollrath originated in the German-speaking regions of central Europe during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old German words "voll" meaning "full" or "complete" and "rat" meaning "counsel" or "advice." Thus, Vollrath can be interpreted as meaning "complete counsel" or "valuable advice."

The name first appeared in historical records from the 12th century, where it was spelled in various ways such as Vollerad, Volrath, and Vollerad. It was likely initially used as a descriptive surname, given to individuals who were known for their wisdom and judicious counsel.

One of the earliest documented instances of the surname Vollrath can be found in the Codex Traditionum Westfalicarum, a compilation of medieval documents from the region of Westphalia, Germany. In this text, a certain "Volradus de Munderkin" is mentioned, dating back to around 1185.

During the 13th century, the name Vollrath began to spread beyond its original region, as individuals bearing the name migrated to other parts of Germany and neighboring countries. For example, in 1256, a "Henricus Volrat" is recorded in the city of Lübeck, which was then part of the Holy Roman Empire.

Over the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the surname Vollrath. One of the earliest was Johann Vollrath (1491-1551), a German theologian and reformer who was a close associate of Martin Luther. Another notable figure was Johann Caspar Vollrath (1723-1791), a German architect and urban planner who designed several prominent buildings in the city of Frankfurt.

In the 19th century, the name Vollrath gained prominence in the United States, as German immigrants bearing the surname settled in various parts of the country. One such individual was Friedrich Vollrath (1809-1884), a German-American industrialist who founded the Vollrath Company, a manufacturer of cookware and food service equipment.

Other individuals of note include Karl Vollrath (1858-1922), a German-American painter and illustrator known for his depictions of Native American life, and Edouard Vollrath (1876-1942), a French-German composer and music educator who taught at the Conservatoire de Paris.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vollrath

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

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

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