Explore the Family Name Van Boxtel
The meaning of Van Boxtel
Dutch: habitational name for someone from Boxtel, a place in the province of North Brabant.
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How common is the last name Van Boxtel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Van Boxtel has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 65,668th, but this slipped to 66,931st by 2010, representing a minor drop of 1.92%. Despite the decline in rank, the number of people carrying the Van Boxtel surname actually increased during this decade. There were 282 individuals with this surname in 2000 and this rose to 295 by 2010, marking an increase of 4.61%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the change was negligible.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,668 | #66,931 | -1.92% |
| Count | 282 | 295 | 4.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Boxtel
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Van Boxtel surname identified as White in both years surveyed. In 2000, this group made up 93.26% of the Van Boxtels, and while this figure did decrease slightly to 91.53% in 2010, it remained the dominant ethnic identity. Minority representations saw modest shifts over the decade. The Hispanic community declined by 4.69%, and American Indian and Alaskan Natives fell by 4.44%. Interestingly, those identifying as being of two or more races appeared in the 2010 data, making up 3.39% of the Van Boxtels, whereas they were not represented in the 2000 data. There were no reported occurrences of Van Boxtels identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.26% | 91.53% | -1.86% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.39% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.48% | 2.37% | -4.44% |
| Hispanic | 2.13% | 2.03% | -4.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |