2000
#140,756
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Voncanon
German surname indicating descent from a prominent family or person.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Voncanon. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Voncanon 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
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Voncanon in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Voncanon, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.4%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Voncanon
The surname VONCANON has its origins in Germany, tracing back to the early 16th century. It is believed to have emerged from the southern regions of the country, particularly in the areas around Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg.
The name VONCANON is thought to be derived from the German words "von" meaning "from" and "Canon," which was an old term referring to a canon or cleric within the Catholic Church. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals or families who had close ties or connections to a particular canon or church official.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VONCANON can be found in the records of the city of Nuremberg from the year 1532, where a merchant named Johann VONCANON is mentioned. This indicates that the name was already in use during the Renaissance period in Germany.
In the 17th century, a notable figure with the surname VONCANON was Hans VONCANON (1610-1678), a respected scholar and theologian who taught at the University of Tübingen. His writings on religious philosophy and ethics were widely studied during his time.
During the 18th century, the name VONCANON appeared in various records across different regions of Germany. One prominent individual was Friedrich VONCANON (1732-1801), a military officer who served in the Prussian Army and participated in the Seven Years' War.
In the 19th century, the name VONCANON gained some recognition with the birth of the artist and painter, Wilhelm VONCANON (1824-1892). His landscape paintings, often depicting scenic views of the German countryside, were highly regarded and are now part of several museum collections.
Another notable figure from this period was Anna VONCANON (1848-1911), a pioneering educator who established several schools for girls in Bavaria, promoting equal access to education for women at a time when it was still uncommon.
As the surname VONCANON spread across different parts of Germany over the centuries, variations in spelling and pronunciation arose, with some examples including Voncannon, Von Canon, and Vonkannon. However, the core elements of the name, reflecting its origins and connection to the term "canon," remained consistent.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Voncanon
Among Census respondents with the surname Voncanon, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.4%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Voncanon 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 Voncanon surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.1% · 105
- Two or more races4.4% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Voncanon
Voncanon 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
#130,610
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 130
+21 bearers (+19.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 10,146 places
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
-16 bearers (-12.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 15,885 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #140,756 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #130,610 | 130 | 0.04 | +21 bearers (+19.3%) | Up 10,146 places |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | -16 bearers (-12.3%) | Down 15,885 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 Voncanon 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 | #130,610 | #146,495 | -12.2% |
| Count | 130 | 114 | -12.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Voncanon bearers went from 130 to 114 (-12.3% change). The surname moved down 15,885 positions in the national ranking, going from #130,610 to #146,495.
FAQ
Voncanon surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Voncanon?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Voncanon. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Voncanon?
Voncanon ranks #146,495 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 114 people with the surname Voncanon. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Voncanon.
Has Voncanon become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Voncanon went from 130 recorded bearers to 114. That is a decrease of 16 (-12.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #130,610 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Voncanon?
Among Census respondents with the surname Voncanon, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.4%) and Hispanic (1.8%). 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 Voncanon in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.1% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Voncanon appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.1%), Two or More Races (4.4%), Hispanic (1.8%). 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 Voncanon (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 Voncanon mean?
German surname indicating descent from a prominent family or person. 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 Voncanon (0.04 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 people have the surname Voncanon?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.