Explore the Family Name Van Bruggen
The meaning of Van Bruggen
Dutch: habitational name for someone from the city of Brugge (Bruges) in northeast Belgium, or from any of several places similarly named, from Dutch brug ‘bridge’. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Gerrit, Adrianus, Hendrick. German Johannes.
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How common is the last name Van Bruggen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Van Bruggen has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Van Bruggen was ranked 55,124th most popular surname with 349 counts. However, by 2010, it had climbed to rank 54,864 with 375 counts which represents a growth of approximately 7.45% over the decade. The proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.13, suggesting that while the count has increased, the overall prevalence of the surname has not significantly changed within the population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,124 | #54,864 | 0.47% |
| Count | 349 | 375 | 7.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Bruggen
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Van Bruggen surname identify as White, which saw a marginal increase from 98.28% in 2000 to 98.67% in 2010. There were no records of this surname associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in both census years. This indicates that the Van Bruggen surname is predominantly found within one ethnic identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.28% | 98.67% | 0.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |