Explore the Family Name Vallandingham
The meaning of Vallandingham
Variant of Van Landingham, a surname of Flemish origin.
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How common is the last name Vallandingham in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vallandingham has seen a decline in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 48,665th and had 407 bearers in the United States. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 67,747 with only 291 bearers remaining, a decrease of approximately 28.5%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also reduced from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,665 | #67,747 | -39.21% |
| Count | 407 | 291 | -28.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.1 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vallandingham
The ethnic identities associated with the surname Vallandingham have also seen some shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, almost all (97.79%) bearers of the surname identified as White, while a tiny fraction (1.23%) reported themselves as belonging to two or more races. However, by 2010, there was a slight decrease in the percentage of Whites to 95.19%, while the multi-racial identity disappeared entirely. Interestingly, the census of 2010 marked the advent of Hispanic ethnicity among the bearers of this surname, accounting for 3.09% of the total. Notably, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.79% | 95.19% | -2.66% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.09% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |