Explore the Family Name Van Amburg
The meaning of Van Amburg
Dutch: habitational name for someone from Hamburg (see Hamburg) or possibly Homburg.
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How common is the last name Van Amburg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Van Amburg" experienced a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 38,587 in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had dropped to 40,313, indicating a change of -4.47%. However, the actual count of people carrying this surname increased marginally, from 539 to 543, showing a growth of 0.74%. The proportion of people with this name per 100,000 population also saw a decline of 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,587 | #40,313 | -4.47% |
| Count | 539 | 543 | 0.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Amburg
When looking at the ethnicity associated with the surname "Van Amburg," according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, most individuals identified as White in both 2000 (97.4%) and 2010 (96.32%), with a small decrease over that decade. The data also showed a percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, which decreased substantially from 1.48% in 2000 to 0.92% in 2010. Interestingly, the census recorded a new ethnic identity category for this surname in 2010, with 1.84% of individuals claiming two or more races. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native had no representation under this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.4% | 96.32% | -1.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.84% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 0.92% | -37.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |