Explore the Family Name Van Driel
The meaning of Van Driel
Dutch: habitational name for someone from a place called Driel near Arnhem or from any of the places called Velddriel, Kerkdriel or Hoenzadriel near the river Maas. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Hendrik, Marinus.
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How common is the last name Van Driel in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Van Driel has slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 54,522 and moved up to 53,802 in 2010, marking a change of 1.32%. Similarly, the count, or number of people carrying this surname, also went up from 354 in 2000 to 384 in 2010, an increase of 8.47%. However, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 remained steady at 0.13%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,522 | #53,802 | 1.32% |
| Count | 354 | 384 | 8.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Driel
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Van Driel reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest ethnic identity associated with this surname is White, with 93.79% in 2000 and a slight decrease to 93.49% in 2010. Representation of Asian/Pacific Islander decreased significantly by 48.82%, from 2.54% to 1.3%. Individuals identifying as two or more races increased markedly by 140.43%, from 1.41% to 3.39%. The Hispanic representation saw a mild increase from 1.69% to 1.82%. There were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.79% | 93.49% | -0.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 3.39% | 140.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 1.82% | 7.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.54% | 1.3% | -48.82% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |