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

Voris, 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 Voris surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Voris in America

Voris is the 18440th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Voris surname appeared 1,501 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 Voris.

We can also compare 2010 data for Voris 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 Voris

The surname Voris is believed to have originated in Germany, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the German word "Vors," which means "marsh" or "swamp." This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived near or worked in a marshy area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Voris can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from Saxony, Germany, dating back to the 13th century. The name is mentioned in an entry from 1265, referring to a landowner named Henricus Voris.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Johannes Voris was a respected scholar and theologian at the University of Leipzig. He authored several treatises on theology and philosophy, and his works were widely circulated throughout Europe during the Renaissance period.

During the 16th century, the surname Voris was found in various regions of Germany, including Bavaria and Württemberg. One notable individual from this time was Hans Voris, a respected craftsman and master woodcarver who lived in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. His intricate woodcarvings can still be seen adorning many historic buildings in the town.

In the 17th century, the name Voris appeared in records from the city of Hamburg, with several families bearing this surname. One notable figure was Heinrich Voris, a wealthy merchant and ship owner who played a significant role in the city's maritime trade.

Another historical figure with the surname Voris was Mathilde Voris, a German-born botanist who lived in the 19th century. She made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and was renowned for her extensive collection of botanical specimens from various regions of Europe.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Voris has been found in various parts of Germany, as well as in neighboring countries where German settlers migrated. While the name is not as common today as some other German surnames, it still holds a rich historical legacy and connection to the German cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Voris

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

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

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