Explore the Family Name Van Blarcom
The meaning of Van Blarcom
Dutch: variant of Van Blaricom (see Van Blaricum).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Van Blarcom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Van Blarcom" saw a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked as the 36,572nd most popular surname in 2000, it slipped to 39,659th by 2010, a decrease of about 8.44%. During the same decade, the count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 577 to 554, indicating a decline of roughly 4%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,572 | #39,659 | -8.44% |
| Count | 577 | 554 | -3.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Blarcom
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the name "Van Blarcom." In 2000, 97.4% of individuals bearing this surname identified as White, but by 2010, that figure had decreased slightly to 94.04%. Over the same period, the proportion identifying as Hispanic grew from 1.56% to 1.81%, an increase of approximately 16%. Notably, 2010 also marked the first recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.4% | 94.04% | -3.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.99% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 1.81% | 16.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |