2000
#130,443
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Voxland
A surname derived from a place name, likely referring to someone who lived near a wooded area.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Voxland. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Voxland 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
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Voxland in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Voxland, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Voxland
The surname Voxland has its origins in the Netherlands and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Dutch word "vox," meaning "fox," and the suffix "-land," which refers to an area or region. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with a place where foxes were found in abundance or a location known for its fox population.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Voxland can be found in the municipal archives of Amsterdam, dated 1578. It appears in a legal document pertaining to a property dispute between a merchant named Joost Voxland and a local landowner. This record provides valuable insight into the presence and prominence of the name during that time period.
In the late 17th century, a notable figure bearing the Voxland surname was Pieter Voxland (1645-1712), a respected painter and engraver who gained recognition for his intricate landscapes and depictions of rural life in the Dutch Golden Age. His works can still be found in several renowned art collections across Europe.
Another individual of historical significance was Willem Voxland (1720-1789), a Dutch military officer who served in the Seven Years' War. Accounts from the period describe him as a skilled strategist and a brave leader, earning him recognition for his contributions to the Dutch Army.
The Voxland name also made its way to the United States in the 19th century, with one of the earliest recorded instances being that of Johannes Voxland (1822-1901), a Dutch immigrant who settled in New York City and established a successful textile business. His descendants went on to become prominent members of the local community.
In the field of literature, one cannot overlook the contributions of Anneke Voxland (1879-1962), a celebrated Dutch novelist and poet. Her works, known for their vivid descriptions of rural life and insightful explorations of human emotions, earned her critical acclaim and a place among the most influential writers of her time.
While the surname Voxland may have originated from a specific geographical location in the Netherlands, it has since spread across various regions and countries, with individuals bearing this name leaving their mark in diverse fields throughout history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Voxland
Among Census respondents with the surname Voxland, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Voxland 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 Voxland surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.5% · 107
- Hispanic or Latino4.3% · 5
- Two or more races3.4% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Voxland
Voxland 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
#135,593
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
+4 bearers (+3.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,150 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-7 bearers (-5.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,677 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #130,443 | 120 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #135,593 | 124 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.3%) | Down 5,150 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-5.6%) | Down 8,677 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 Voxland 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 | #135,593 | #144,270 | -6.4% |
| Count | 124 | 117 | -5.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Voxland bearers went from 124 to 117 (-5.6% change). The surname moved down 8,677 positions in the national ranking, going from #135,593 to #144,270.
FAQ
Voxland surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Voxland?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Voxland. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Voxland?
Voxland ranks #144,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 117 people with the surname Voxland. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Voxland.
Has Voxland become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Voxland went from 124 recorded bearers to 117. That is a decrease of 7 (-5.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #135,593 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Voxland?
Among Census respondents with the surname Voxland, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and Two or More Races (3.4%). 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 Voxland in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.5% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Voxland appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.5%), Hispanic (4.3%), Two or More Races (3.4%). 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 Voxland (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 Voxland mean?
A surname derived from a place name, likely referring to someone who lived near a wooded area. 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 Voxland (0.04 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 Voxland?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.