Explore the Family Name Van Antwerp
The meaning of Van Antwerp
Americanized form of Dutch and Flemish Van Antwerpen: habitational name for someone from the Belgian city of Antwerp.
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How common is the last name Van Antwerp in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Van Antwerp has seen a slight increase in prevalence between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname ranked 19,526 in popularity and rose to 20,248 by 2010, marking a decrease of 3.7% in rank. However, the total count of individuals with the Van Antwerp surname increased by 2.74%, from 1,279 in 2000 to 1,314 in 2010. Despite the increase in total count, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people dropped by 4.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,526 | #20,248 | -3.7% |
| Count | 1,279 | 1,314 | 2.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.45 | -4.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Antwerp
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the largest share of individuals with the Van Antwerp surname identifies as White, although this group saw a slight decrease from 94.68% in 2000 to 93.68% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also decreased over this period by 24.29%. However, the Hispanic contingent within the Van Antwerp surname population experienced a significant increase of 48.94% in the same timeframe. Those identifying with two or more races also increased by 11.59%. No changes were observed for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.68% | 93.68% | -1.06% |
| Hispanic | 2.35% | 3.5% | 48.94% |
| Two or More Races | 1.64% | 1.83% | 11.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.53% | -24.29% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |