Explore the Family Name Van Devender
The meaning of Van Devender
Americanized form of Dutch Van Deventer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Van Devender in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Van Devender has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 29421 in 2000 to 41234 in 2010, showing a substantial drop of 40.15%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period, from 757 to 528, representing a decline of 30.25%. The proportion of people with the surname Van Devender per 100k also saw a reduction of 35.71% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,421 | #41,234 | -40.15% |
| Count | 757 | 528 | -30.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.18 | -35.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Devender
In terms of ethnicity as detailed in the Decennial U.S. Census data, those identifying as white comprised the majority of individuals with the surname Van Devender in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 97.23% to 96.21%. A new trend emerged in 2010 where a small percentage of individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander (1.14%) and as having two or more ethnic identities (1.33%). There were no individuals who identified as Black, American Indian or Alaskan Native in either year. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic dropped from 1.72% in 2000 to 0 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.23% | 96.21% | -1.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |