Explore the Family Name Van Arkel
The meaning of Van Arkel
Dutch: habitational name for someone from a place called Arkel in South Holland. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Henk, Antoon, Hendrikus. German Hans, Gerhard.
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How common is the last name Van Arkel in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Van Arkel saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 72,905th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had dropped to 81,772nd on the list. The total count of individuals with this surname also declined during this period, going from 248 in 2000 to 231 in 2010, marking a reduction of 6.85%. This resulted in a slight decrease in the proportion of people with the surname Van Arkel per 100k population, moving from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #81,772 | -12.16% |
| Count | 248 | 231 | -6.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Arkel
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Van Arkel. In 2000, nearly all (96.37%) identified as White, a proportion that slightly decreased to 95.67% in 2010. There were also individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000, accounting for 2.42% of all Van Arkels, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.37% | 95.67% | -0.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.42% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |