Explore the Family Name Van Duzer
The meaning of Van Duzer
Americanized form of Dutch Van Deursen. Compare Van Duser and Vanduzee. History: The Van Duzers are descendants of Abraham Pietersen van Deursen from the Netherlands (see Van Deursen).
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How common is the last name Van Duzer in the United States?
The surname Van Duzer's popularity has slightly decreased in the United States, as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, this surname was ranked 34,459th in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 36,246th spot, reflecting a decrease of 5.19 percent. The count of individuals bearing this surname also fell marginally from 622 to 618, which is a decrease of 0.64 percent. When expressed as a proportion per 100,000 people, the frequency of the Van Duzer surname declined by 8.7 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,459 | #36,246 | -5.19% |
| Count | 622 | 618 | -0.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Duzer
In terms of ethnicity, the Van Duzer surname showed some interesting changes between 2000 and 2010, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the vast majority of Van Duzers identified as White (96.78 percent in 2000 and 94.66 percent in 2010), there were small shifts towards increased diversity. The representation of Hispanic ethnicity among people with this surname increased by 57.52 percent, although it still remained relatively low at 1.78 percent in 2010. There was also a slight increase in those identifying as having two or more races, from 0.96 percent to 1.13 percent. Although still very low, the representation of the Asian/Pacific Islander group within the Van Duzer name holders increased from zero in 2000 to 1.46 percent in 2010. There were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native bearing this surname in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.78% | 94.66% | -2.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 1.78% | 57.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.46% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 1.13% | 17.71% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |