2000
#140,756
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Voshel
A Russian surname derived from the verb meaning "to enter" or "to come in".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Voshel. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Voshel 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
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Voshel in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Voshel, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Voshel
The surname VOSHEL is of Russian origin, with its roots traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Russian word "voshel," which translates to "entered" or "came in." This name was likely given to individuals who had immigrated or settled in a particular area, reflecting their status as newcomers.
One of the earliest known references to the VOSHEL name can be found in the census records of the Muscovite Principality, which later became the Tsardom of Russia. These records date back to the late 16th century and mention several families bearing this surname, primarily residing in the regions around Moscow and Novgorod.
During the 18th century, the VOSHEL name gained prominence when Ivan Voshel (1712-1781) became a respected military commander in the Imperial Russian Army. He rose through the ranks and played a significant role in the Russo-Turkish Wars of the mid-18th century, earning him recognition and honors from the Russian Empire.
Another notable figure with the VOSHEL surname was Nikolai Voshel (1846-1919), a prominent Russian botanist and explorer. He dedicated his life to studying the flora of Siberia and the Russian Far East, making invaluable contributions to the field of plant taxonomy and the preservation of natural ecosystems.
In the realm of literature, Yelena Voshel (1878-1942) left her mark as a celebrated Russian poet and playwright. Her works often explored themes of love, nature, and the complexities of human emotions, earning her critical acclaim and a dedicated following among literary circles.
The VOSHEL name also found its way into the annals of Russian art history with the painter Andrei Voshel (1901-1976). Known for his captivating landscapes and vivid depictions of rural life, his works were widely exhibited and are now part of prestigious museum collections throughout Russia.
Another prominent figure bearing the VOSHEL surname was Mikhail Voshel (1923-2005), a renowned physicist and academic. His groundbreaking research in the field of nuclear physics earned him numerous awards and accolades, and he played a crucial role in shaping the scientific community in the Soviet Union and later in Russia.
While the VOSHEL name may not have been as prevalent as some other Russian surnames, it has left an indelible mark on various aspects of Russian history, from military leadership and scientific exploration to literature and the arts. The name's origins as a descriptor for newcomers have evolved into a rich tapestry of achievement and cultural significance.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Voshel
Among Census respondents with the surname Voshel, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Voshel 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 Voshel surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.1% · 102
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Voshel
Voshel 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
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-3 bearers (-2.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,013 places
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-2 bearers (-1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 179 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 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.8%) | Down 13,013 places |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | -2 bearers (-1.9%) | Up 179 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 Voshel 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 | #153,769 | #153,590 | 0.1% |
| Count | 106 | 104 | -1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Voshel bearers went from 106 to 104 (-1.9% change). The surname moved up 179 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #153,590.
FAQ
Voshel surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Voshel?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Voshel. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Voshel?
Voshel ranks #153,590 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 104 people with the surname Voshel. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), 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 Voshel.
Has Voshel become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Voshel went from 106 recorded bearers to 104. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Voshel?
Among Census respondents with the surname Voshel, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%). 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 Voshel in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.1% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Voshel appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (98.1%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%). 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 Voshel (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 Voshel mean?
A Russian surname derived from the verb meaning "to enter" or "to come in". 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 Voshel (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 common is the surname Voshel?
See how many people have the surname Voshel on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.