Explore the Family Name Van Deusen
The meaning of Van Deusen
Altered form of Dutch Van Deursen. History: The Van Deusens are descendants of Abraham Pietersen van Deursen from the Netherlands (see Van Deursen).
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How common is the last name Van Deusen in the United States?
The surname Van Deusen, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a decrease in popularity over the last decade. Its rank dropped from 14,108 in 2000 to 14,902 in 2010, reflecting a 5.63% decrease. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased marginally by 1.48% from 1,957 in 2000 to 1,986 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people fell by 8.22%, indicating that while the absolute number of individuals named Van Deusen increased, the name's prevalence compared to other surnames declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,108 | #14,902 | -5.63% |
| Count | 1,957 | 1,986 | 1.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.73 | 0.67 | -8.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Deusen
In terms of ethnic identity, the census data shows a shift between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of individuals with the surname Van Deusen identified as White (95.97% in 2010, down slightly from 97.29% in 2000), there was also a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic - rising 92.52% from 1.07% in 2000 to 2.06% in 2010. The number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also increased by 58.54%. The data for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed for privacy reasons. Those identifying with two or more races decreased by 10.78% over the decade. This information is based on the Decennial U.S. Census and demonstrates the changing diversity within the Van Deusen family line.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.29% | 95.97% | -1.36% |
| Hispanic | 1.07% | 2.06% | 92.52% |
| Two or More Races | 1.02% | 0.91% | -10.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.41% | 0.65% | 58.54% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |