Explore the Family Name Van Deventer
The meaning of Van Deventer
Dutch: habitational name for someone from Deventer in Overijssel. This surname is also established in South Africa.
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How common is the last name Van Deventer in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Van Deventer has seen a relative increase in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, it was ranked 10,400 in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it had risen to 10,015th place, marking an approximate 3.7% increase. The actual count of individuals with this surname also increased from 2,840 in 2000 to 3,219 in 2010, representing a significant 13.35% growth. Consequently, the proportion of people named Van Deventer per 100,000 individuals slightly grew by 3.81%, from 1.05 in 2000 to 1.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,400 | #10,015 | 3.7% |
| Count | 2,840 | 3,219 | 13.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.05 | 1.09 | 3.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Deventer
The census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity of those bearing the Van Deventer last name. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 95.7% in 2000 and 94.32% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a noteworthy increase of 96.67% in those identifying as Hispanic over the decade. Similarly, those reporting being of two or more ethnic identities increased by 41.41%. However, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a decrease of 25%. There were slight increases in the proportions of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black. It's important to note that these changes reflect trends based on the Decennial U.S. Census data and do not necessarily indicate substantial shifts in the overall ethnic makeup of individuals with the Van Deventer surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.7% | 94.32% | -1.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 2.36% | 96.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 1.4% | 41.41% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.16% | 0.87% | -25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.71% | 1.43% |
| Black | 0.25% | 0.34% | 36% |