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

Vorwald, 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 Vorwald surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vorwald in America

Vorwald is the 44423rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vorwald surname appeared 484 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 Vorwald.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vorwald 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 Vorwald

The surname Vorwald is of German origin, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in the state of Bavaria. The name is derived from the Old German words "vor" meaning "before" and "wald" meaning "forest," implying a connection to a person or place located near or in front of a wooded area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vorwald can be found in the Bavarian town records from the late 1500s. These records document the presence of a family bearing this surname in the region, suggesting their long-standing ties to the area.

The name Vorwald gained further recognition in the 17th century when Johannes Vorwald, a renowned scholar and theologian, made significant contributions to the field of religious studies. Born in 1623 in the town of Augsburg, Vorwald authored several influential works that explored the intersections of faith and philosophy.

In the 18th century, the name Vorwald was associated with the influential Vorwald family, who owned vast tracts of land and held positions of authority in the Bavarian nobility. Notably, Heinrich Vorwald, born in 1712, was a respected military commander who played a pivotal role in several campaigns during the War of the Austrian Succession.

As the name spread beyond Bavaria, it took on various spellings and variations, such as Vorwalt, Vorwaldt, and Forwald. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and regional accents, further contributing to the name's diversity.

One notable figure bearing the surname Vorwald was Amalie Vorwald, born in 1812 in the town of Nuremberg. She was a celebrated artist whose landscape paintings captured the beauty of the Bavarian countryside and earned her recognition across Europe.

Another prominent individual with the surname Vorwald was Wilhelm Vorwald, born in 1867 in Munich. He was a renowned architect who designed several iconic buildings in the city, including the Neue Rathaus (New Town Hall) and the Alte Pinakothek art museum.

The name Vorwald has also been associated with notable figures in fields such as science, literature, and politics. For instance, Theodor Vorwald, born in 1891 in Berlin, was a pioneering chemist who made significant contributions to the development of synthetic rubber and plastics.

Throughout its history, the surname Vorwald has maintained a strong connection to its German roots, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the regions where it originated. While the name may have evolved and spread across different parts of the world, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the landscapes and chronicles of southern Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vorwald

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

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

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