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

Vote, 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 Vote surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vote in America

Vote is the 57516th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vote surname appeared 354 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 Vote.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vote 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 Vote

The surname "VOTE" is of English origin and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "fot," which means "foot" or "one who goes on foot." This suggests that the name may have been originally associated with a person who was a messenger, courier, or someone who traveled on foot as part of their occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "VOTE" can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where it is spelled as "Vot." This document was a census-like survey conducted in England during the reign of King Edward I, providing valuable insights into the distribution and variations of surnames at that time.

During the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Votte," "Vot," and "Fote," reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation common in that era. One notable record from this period is the Subsidy Rolls of Lincolnshire in 1328, which mentions a "Johannes Votte."

The name "VOTE" has also been associated with several place names in England, including the village of Foot in Gloucestershire and the hamlet of Vote in Somerset. These place names may have influenced the surname or vice versa, as people often adopted surnames based on their place of origin or residence.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname "VOTE," including:

1. John Vote (c. 1550-1622), an English clergyman and theologian who served as the Dean of Windsor from 1600 until his death.
2. Robert Vote (1604-1669), an English Puritan clergyman and writer who authored several religious works, including "The Husbandmans Calling" and "The Prodigal's Conversion."
3. Bartholomew Vote (1675-1742), an English clock and watchmaker who was renowned for his craftsmanship and innovations in timekeeping mechanisms.
4. William Vote (1786-1856), an English architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in London, including the prestigious Athenaeum Club.
5. Harriet Vote (1823-1898), a British social reformer and philanthropist who campaigned for the education and welfare of underprivileged children in the Victorian era.

While the surname "VOTE" may not be among the most common in modern times, its rich history and varied origins highlight the fascinating stories and narratives woven into many family names across different cultures and regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vote

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

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

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