Explore the Family Name Van Eaton
The meaning of Van Eaton
Americanized form of Dutch Van Etten.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Van Eaton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Van Eaton has grown in popularity over the years. In the year 2000, it ranked 39,111th among all surnames but by 2010, it had risen to 37,691st, showing a growth of 3.63%. In terms of population count, there were 530 individuals with this surname in 2000 and this number increased by 11.32% to 590 by 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.2 despite this increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,111 | #37,691 | 3.63% |
| Count | 530 | 590 | 11.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Eaton
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Van Eaton. The majority of its bearers identified as White, making up 85.09% in 2000 and 82.37% in 2010 with a slight decrease of 3.20%. Those who identified as Black saw an increase from 10.57% in 2000 to 13.73% in 2010, marking a significant growth of 29.90%. However, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial drop of 40.00%, going from 1.70% in 2000 to 1.02% in 2010. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native stayed constant at zero, while those identifying with two or more races slightly decreased from 1.89% to 1.86%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.09% | 82.37% | -3.2% |
| Black | 10.57% | 13.73% | 29.9% |
| Two or More Races | 1.89% | 1.86% | -1.59% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 1.02% | -40% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |