Explore the Family Name Van Dover
The meaning of Van Dover
Dutch: habitational name for someone either from Dover in England, Doveren in North Rhine-Westphalia or from Doeveren in North Brabant.
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How common is the last name Van Dover in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Van Dover saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 65,298 with a count of 284, which decreased by approximately 18.66% to 231 in 2010. This shift resulted in a new ranking of 81,772, marking a 25.23% decrease in its rank. The proportion per 100,000 individuals also fell from 0.11 to 0.08 during this period, indicating a drop of 27.27%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #81,772 | -25.23% |
| Count | 284 | 231 | -18.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.08 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Dover
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of people with the Van Dover surname identify as White, with the percentage slightly dropping from 94.72% in 2000 to 93.51% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic also decreased by 23.40%, from 2.82% to 2.16%. Interestingly, while there were no individuals identifying as having two or more races in 2000, this category appeared in 2010, with 2.16% of Van Dovers reporting multiple ethnic identities. There were no recorded changes in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.72% | 93.51% | -1.28% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.16% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.82% | 2.16% | -23.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |