Explore the Family Name Van Dellen
The meaning of Van Dellen
Dutch (mainly Groningen) and West Frisian: topographic name frequently used in the northeastern part of the Netherlands for someone who lived near an area with pits, from del (plural dellen) ‘pit, hole, depression’.
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How common is the last name Van Dellen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Van Dellen saw a modest uptick in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank was elevated from 71,808th place in 2000 to 68,345th place in 2010, which is around a 4.82% change. In terms of the count, there were 253 individuals with the surname in 2000 that increased to 288 by 2010, representing a 13.83% increase. The proportion of people with the surname Van Dellen per 100,000 people also rose by 11.11%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,808 | #68,345 | 4.82% |
| Count | 253 | 288 | 13.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Dellen
The ethnicity associated with the surname Van Dellen also evolved between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.42% of individuals with this surname identified as White. By 2010, this percentage had fallen slightly to 95.49%. There was also a new development in 2010: some individuals with the Van Dellen surname began identifying with two or more races, accounting for approximately 2.43% of those with the surname. However, there were no recorded changes in the number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.42% | 95.49% | -2.98% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.43% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |