2000
#140,756
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Voron
A Ukrainian surname derived from the word "voron" meaning "raven" or "crow".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 115 Americans carry the last name Voron. That puts it at #155,682 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,980,473 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Voron 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
115
1 in 2,980,473
Census rank
#155,682
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
100
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 100 bearers of the surname Voron in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155682nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Voron, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.0%) and Black (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Voron
The surname VORON originates from Russia and dates back to the 11th century. It is derived from the Russian word "voron," meaning "raven" or "crow." This name likely referred to someone with dark hair or complexion, resembling the color of a raven's feathers.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the VORON surname can be found in the Veliky Novgorod Chronicles, a collection of medieval Russian manuscripts dating back to the 12th century. These chronicles mention a nobleman named Pyotr Voron who participated in a military campaign against the Teutonic Knights in the late 13th century.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the VORON surname was particularly prevalent in the regions of Tver and Novgorod, located in northwestern Russia. Many VORON families were landowners and played a significant role in the local nobility.
In the 18th century, a notable figure bearing the VORON surname was Ivan Voron (1720-1788), a prominent merchant and philanthropist from Moscow. He was known for his generous contributions to various charitable causes and the construction of several churches in the city.
Another historical figure with the VORON surname was Mikhail Voron (1830-1901), a Russian military officer who served in the Crimean War and the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878. He was awarded several military honors for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
In the early 20th century, the VORON surname was also associated with the literary world. Yevgeny Voron (1888-1942) was a Russian poet and writer who was part of the avant-garde movement in the 1920s. His works explored themes of modernity and urban life.
Additionally, the VORON surname can be found in various place names across Russia, such as the village of Voronovka in the Kursk region and the town of Voronezh, which derives its name from the Russian word "voronezh," meaning "a place of ravens."
These examples illustrate the rich history and prominence of the VORON surname, which has been present in Russia for centuries and has been associated with various notable individuals and places throughout the country's past.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Voron
Among Census respondents with the surname Voron, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.0%) and Black (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Voron 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 Voron surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.0% · 93
- Hispanic or Latino4.0% · 4
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Voron
Voron 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
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+3 bearers (+2.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,497 places
2020
#155,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-12 bearers (-10.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 8,429 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 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.8%) | Down 6,497 places |
| 2020 | #155,682 | 100 | 0.03 | -12 bearers (-10.7%) | Down 8,429 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 Voron 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 | #147,253 | #155,682 | -5.7% |
| Count | 112 | 100 | -10.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -16.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Voron bearers went from 112 to 100 (-10.7% change). The surname moved down 8,429 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #155,682.
FAQ
Voron surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Voron?
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the surname Voron. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,980,473 residents.
How common is Voron?
Voron ranks #155,682 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 100 people with the surname Voron. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (115), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Voron.
Has Voron become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Voron went from 112 recorded bearers to 100. That is a decrease of 12 (-10.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #147,253 to #155,682.
What does the Census say about the background of Voron?
Among Census respondents with the surname Voron, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.0%) and Black (1.0%). 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 Voron in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.0% (93 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Voron appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.0%), Hispanic (4.0%), Black (1.0%). 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 Voron (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 Voron mean?
A Ukrainian surname derived from the word "voron" meaning "raven" or "crow". 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 Voron (0.03 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 Voron?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.