Explore the Family Name Van Druff
The meaning of Van Druff
Americanized form of Dutch Vandrouf, a shortened form of Vanderhoff.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Van Druff in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Van Druff has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 46,331 in popularity with 433 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 49,546 with only 424 individuals reported to have this surname, marking a decrease in count by 2.08%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.16 to 0.14 during this period, indicating a decline in popularity by approximately 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,331 | #49,546 | -6.94% |
| Count | 433 | 424 | -2.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Druff
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts among those with the surname Van Druff between 2000 and 2010. In both years, the majority identified as White, though the percentage dropped slightly from 93.53% to 90.80%. Meanwhile, those identifying as having two or more ethnicities saw a significant increase from 1.62% to 3.30%. The Hispanic group also grew notably from 1.85% to 3.54%. There was no reported change for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black groups (both remained at 0%), while the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native declined from 1.85% to 1.42%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.53% | 90.8% | -2.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 3.54% | 91.35% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 3.3% | 103.7% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.85% | 1.42% | -23.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |