Explore the Family Name Van Dongen
The meaning of Van Dongen
Dutch: habitational name for someone from Dongen, near Tilburg in North Brabant. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Dirk, Cornelis, Hendrika, Henk, Marinus, Pieter.
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How common is the last name Van Dongen in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Van Dongen" has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 56,526 in popularity, and by 2010 it moved up to the 56,195th spot, marking an upward change of 0.59%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also rose by 7.69%, from 338 people in 2000 to 364 in 2010. However, when considering proportion per 100k, the data shows a decrease of -7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,526 | #56,195 | 0.59% |
| Count | 338 | 364 | 7.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Dongen
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes as well. In 2000, 93.20% of those carrying the "Van Dongen" surname identified as White; this percentage increased slightly to 94.51% in 2010. The data shows a significant increase within the Hispanic community, from 2.37% in 2000 to 3.02% in 2010. It's worth noting that percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races were reported in 2000 but suppressed in the 2010 census due to privacy concerns. There were no Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals recorded with this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.2% | 94.51% | 1.41% |
| Hispanic | 2.37% | 3.02% | 27.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.07% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |