Explore the Family Name Van Duren
The meaning of Van Duren
Dutch (rarely Van Düren): habitational name for someone from Duren (German Düren) in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Compare Van Deren.
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How common is the last name Van Duren in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Van Duren saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 58,692 in terms of commonality and that rank dropped slightly to 60,636 in 2010, marking a change of -3.31%. Despite this drop in rank, the count or frequency of the surname actually increased from 323 individuals in 2000 to 332 in 2010, suggesting a growth rate of 2.79%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the representation of the surname decreased by 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #60,636 | -3.31% |
| Count | 323 | 332 | 2.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Duren
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010 for those bearing the Van Duren surname. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew by 36.13%, while there was an emergence of individuals claiming two or more races, which wasn't previously recorded in 2000. The number of individuals identifying as White marginally increased from 87.31% to 88.55%. No Hispanic identity was reported in either year, and there was no record of American Indian and Alaskan Native identity. Significantly, there was a decrease of 31.86% in Black identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.31% | 88.55% | 1.42% |
| Black | 9.29% | 6.33% | -31.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.55% | 2.11% | 36.13% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |