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

Volner, 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 Volner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Volner in America

Volner is the 34110th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Volner surname appeared 666 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 Volner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Volner 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 Volner

The surname Volner has its origins in the German language and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. The name Volner is derived from the German word "vollen," which means "to fulfill" or "to accomplish."

One of the earliest known references to the name Volner can be found in the church records of the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, dating back to the late 1500s. These records mention a family by the name of Volner residing in the area.

In the 17th century, the name Volner began to spread across various regions of Germany. It is recorded in the parish registers of towns such as Heilbronn and Mannheim. During this period, variations in the spelling of the name emerged, including Vollner and Fohllner.

One notable individual with the surname Volner was Hans Volner, a renowned clockmaker from Augsburg who lived in the late 16th century. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by nobility and wealthy patrons across Europe.

Another prominent figure was Johann Volner, a German composer and organist who lived from 1676 to 1738. He is best known for his contributions to the development of the baroque style of music in Germany.

In the 19th century, the Volner family name gained recognition with the birth of Karl Volner, a German economist and political theorist who lived from 1818 to 1891. His writings on economic liberalism and free trade influenced the economic policies of his time.

The name Volner also has connections to place names in Germany. For instance, the village of Volnerseck in Bavaria is believed to have derived its name from the Volner family who once resided there.

Another notable figure was Elise Volner, a German writer and feminist who lived from 1865 to 1942. She was a vocal advocate for women's rights and published several works on the subject.

It is worth noting that while the surname Volner has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, the historical records and references mentioned above provide insights into the origins and early development of this surname within the German-speaking regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Volner

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

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

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