2000
#118,236
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 136
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Vornbrock
A surname derived from a topographic name referring to someone living near a brook or stream.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Vornbrock. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vornbrock 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Vornbrock in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vornbrock, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.6%) and Hispanic (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vornbrock
The surname Vornbrock is thought to have originated in Germany, dating back to the early Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from a combination of the German words "vorn," meaning "front," and "brock," meaning "brook" or "stream." This suggests that the name may have referred to a person who lived near or by a stream or brook that was situated in front of or before a particular location.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Vornbrock can be traced back to the 13th century in various German regions, such as Bavaria and Saxony. It is likely that the name was initially used to identify individuals based on their geographic location or proximity to a specific water source.
In the 15th century, records show a Heinz Vornbrock who was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Nuremberg. He was known for his involvement in the local trade guilds and his contributions to the city's economic development.
During the 16th century, a family by the name of Vornbrock settled in the town of Fritzlar, located in the German state of Hesse. This branch of the Vornbrock family was known for their involvement in the local governance and their ownership of several vineyards in the region.
In the 17th century, a notable figure named Johann Vornbrock (1625-1692) gained recognition as a skilled artisan and craftsman in the city of Cologne. His intricate woodcarvings and furniture pieces were highly sought after by the local nobility and wealthy merchants.
Another individual of note was Elise Vornbrock (1790-1872), who was a renowned author and poet in the Romantic era. Her works, which explored themes of nature, love, and the human condition, were widely celebrated and influenced generations of writers.
Throughout the centuries, various branches of the Vornbrock family have made their mark in different regions of Germany, contributing to various fields such as agriculture, commerce, arts, and literature. While the name may have evolved in its spelling or pronunciation over time, its roots can be traced back to the early Germanic origins and the geographic reference to a brook or stream situated in a prominent location.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vornbrock
Among Census respondents with the surname Vornbrock, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.6%) and Hispanic (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Vornbrock 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 Vornbrock surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.0% · 97
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.6% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 3
- Two or more races2.8% · 3
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vornbrock
Vornbrock 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
#138,304
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
-15 bearers (-11.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 20,068 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-12 bearers (-9.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,901 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #118,236 | 136 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #138,304 | 121 | 0.04 | -15 bearers (-11.0%) | Down 20,068 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -12 bearers (-9.9%) | Down 11,901 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 Vornbrock 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 | #138,304 | #150,205 | -8.6% |
| Count | 121 | 109 | -9.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vornbrock bearers went from 121 to 109 (-9.9% change). The surname moved down 11,901 positions in the national ranking, going from #138,304 to #150,205.
FAQ
Vornbrock surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vornbrock?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Vornbrock. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Vornbrock?
Vornbrock ranks #150,205 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 109 people with the surname Vornbrock. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), 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 Vornbrock.
Has Vornbrock become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vornbrock went from 121 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 12 (-9.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #138,304 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Vornbrock?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vornbrock, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.6%) and Hispanic (2.8%). 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 Vornbrock in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.0% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vornbrock appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (4.6%), Hispanic (2.8%). 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 Vornbrock (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 Vornbrock mean?
A surname derived from a topographic name referring to someone living near a brook or stream. 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 Vornbrock (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 share the surname Vornbrock?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.