Explore the Family Name Van Brocklin
The meaning of Van Brocklin
Americanized form of Dutch Van Breukelen, a habitational name for someone from either of two places so named, in North Brabant and Utrecht.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Van Brocklin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Van Brocklin saw an increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 22,833 in terms of popularity but moved up to rank 22,301 by 2010, marking a change of 2.33 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also rose in this time period from 1,047 to 1,156, a growth of 10.41 percent. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.39.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,833 | #22,301 | 2.33% |
| Count | 1,047 | 1,156 | 10.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Brocklin
When discussing the ethnic identity of those with the surname Van Brocklin based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some notable shifts from 2000 to 2010. Those identifying as White decreased slightly from 97.04 percent to 94.90 percent. Meanwhile, people who identified with two or more races increased significantly from 0.86 percent to 2.25 percent, a change of 161.63 percent. There was a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic from 1.34 percent to 1.38 percent. The census data marked a new category in 2010 with 0.78 percent identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander; this group was not recorded in 2000. No individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.04% | 94.9% | -2.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 2.25% | 161.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 1.38% | 2.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.78% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |