Explore the Family Name Van Damme
The meaning of Van Damme
Flemish (also Vandamme): variant of Van Dam. Some characteristic forenames: French Henri, Alphonse, Andre, Florent, Marcel, Remi.
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How common is the last name Van Damme in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Van Damme has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Van Damme was ranked 29,696 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had moved up to rank 28,679, reflecting an increase of 3.42%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 748 in 2000 to 831 in 2010, showing a rise of 11.1%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.28.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,696 | #28,679 | 3.42% |
| Count | 748 | 831 | 11.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Damme
With respect to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Van Damme between 2000 and 2010. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 24.14%, while those reporting two or more races declined by 38.62%. Yet the percentage identifying as White increased by 3.21%, rising from 90.24% in 2000 to 93.14% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic also fell, dropping by 24.94%. The percentages for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.24% | 93.14% | 3.21% |
| Hispanic | 4.01% | 3.01% | -24.94% |
| Two or More Races | 3.34% | 2.05% | -38.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.74% | 1.32% | -24.14% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |