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

Voth, 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 Voth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Voth in America

Voth is the 13887th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Voth surname appeared 2,174 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Voth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Voth 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 Voth

The surname Voth originates from Germany, specifically the state of Bavaria, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to derive from the Old German word "fot," meaning foot or feet. This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname for individuals who worked as foot soldiers, messengers, or travelers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Voth surname can be found in the town of Bamberg, Bavaria, in a church registry from 1562. The entry mentions a certain Hans Voth, a local resident. Over the following centuries, the name appeared in various historical documents across Bavaria and neighboring regions.

In the 17th century, there are records of a prominent Voth family residing in the town of Nürnberg. Among them was Johann Voth (1592-1657), a respected merchant and guild member. Another notable individual was Maria Voth (1625-1701), a renowned midwife and herbalist who practiced in the city of Regensburg.

As the Voth family spread across Germany, variations of the spelling emerged, such as Voht, Foht, and Foth. Some of these variations may have been influenced by regional dialects or scribal errors in historical documents.

In the 19th century, the Voth surname made its way to North America, with many German immigrants settling in various parts of the United States and Canada. One notable figure from this period was Jakob Voth (1815-1891), a Mennonite farmer and community leader who established a settlement in Kansas.

Another significant individual was Anna Voth (1877-1958), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in Canada. She played a crucial role in establishing several schools and promoting educational opportunities for girls in rural communities.

Throughout its history, the Voth surname has been associated with various professions and backgrounds, from artisans and merchants to religious leaders and educators. While the name may have originated from a specific occupation, it has since transcended its humble beginnings and become a part of the diverse tapestry of surnames found across the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Voth

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

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

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