Explore the Family Name Van Assche
The meaning of Van Assche
Flemish: habitational name for someone from a place called Assche, in Brabant, just north of Brussels, Belgium. Some characteristic forenames: French Monique, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Van Assche in the United States?
The surname "Van Assche" has seen a slight rise in popularity, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 54,269th most common in the United States with 356 individuals carrying this name, translating to about 0.13 people per 100,000 residents. By 2010, the rank had improved to 52,970 with an increase of 2.39 percent. The count also increased by 9.83 percent to 391 bearers of the name, while the proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,269 | #52,970 | 2.39% |
| Count | 356 | 391 | 9.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Assche
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of Van Assche bearers identify as white. In 2000, 97.19 percent claimed this ethnic identity, but this percentage slightly decreased to 94.63 percent by 2010. The data also indicates some diversity among those with this surname, with 2.05 percent identifying with two or more races and 2.3 percent identifying as Hispanic in 2010. There was no change recorded for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.19% | 94.63% | -2.63% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.3% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |