Explore the Family Name Van Duyn
The meaning of Van Duyn
Dutch: variant, mostly archaic or Americanized, of Van Duijn (see Van Duyne).
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How common is the last name Van Duyn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Van Duyn has seen a slight decrease in popularity during the first decade of the 2000s. In 2000, it ranked 31,426th in frequency and increased to 32,438th by 2010, indicating a drop of 3.22% in its rank. Similarly, the proportion of individuals with the surname Van Duyn per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.26 to 0.24 between 2000 and 2010, marking a decline of 7.69%. However, the actual count of people carrying the surname rose slightly from 697 to 709 over this period, indicating a growth of 1.72%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,426 | #32,438 | -3.22% |
| Count | 697 | 709 | 1.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Duyn
When observing the ethnic identity associated with the Van Duyn surname, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, most bearers are predominantly of White ethnicity, although the percentage dipped marginally from 96.56% in 2000 to 95.63% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a modest increase from 1.15% to 1.27% over the same period. Notably, there was a significant increase in individuals reporting two or more races, surging from 1% to 2.12%. However, the data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities could not be compared due to suppression for privacy reasons in one or both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.56% | 95.63% | -0.96% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 2.12% | 112% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 1.27% | 10.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.72% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |