Explore the Family Name Van Belle
The meaning of Van Belle
Dutch and Flemish: habitational name for someone from Belle, which is the old Dutch name of Bailleul in North France. Compare Belle. Some characteristic forenames: French Germain, Jacques, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Van Belle in the United States?
The surname Van Belle demonstrated a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Van Belle was ranked 63,812th most popular name nationwide with a count of 292 individuals bearing this surname. By 2010, the rank had slightly improved to 63,698th position and the count increased to 313, representing a growth of 7.19 percent. The proportion of people named Van Belle per 100,000 individuals remained consistent at 0.11 both in 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #63,698 | 0.18% |
| Count | 292 | 313 | 7.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Belle
Analyzing the ethnic identity of those with the Van Belle surname based on Decennial U.S. Census data reveals changes over the decade from 2000 to 2010. A majority of individuals identified as White, compromising 95.55 percent in 2000 and 92.97 percent in 2010, showing a slight decrease. The number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander declined from 1.71 percent in 2000 to none in 2010. New demographic representation emerged in 2010, with 2.56 percent of Van Belles identifying with two or more races and 3.19 percent identifying as Hispanic. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.55% | 92.97% | -2.7% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.19% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.56% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.71% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |