Explore the Family Name Van Arsdall
The meaning of Van Arsdall
Americanized form of Flemish Van Arsdale.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Van Arsdall in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Van Arsdall in the United States has slightly decreased according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 49,767 and dropped to a rank of 50,564 by 2010, marking a 1.6% decrease. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 396 in 2000 to 413 in 2010, a rise of 4.29%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a slight decrease of 6.67% between these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,767 | #50,564 | -1.6% |
| Count | 396 | 413 | 4.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Arsdall
In terms of ethnic identity, the Van Arsdall surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, a trend that has marginally increased over time. The Decennial U.S. Census data shows that 94.44% identified as White in 2000 and this figure rose to 94.92% in 2010. There was also a notable increase among those identifying as Hispanic, with a 23.16% change from 2000 to 2010. However, there were no individuals with the Van Arsdall surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. It's worth noting that the figures for those reporting two or more races went from 1.52% in 2000 to being suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.44% | 94.92% | 0.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 2.18% | 23.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |