Explore the Family Name Van Eman
The meaning of Van Eman
Dutch: habitational name for someone from either of the places called Emmen, in Overijssel near Zwolle (most frequently) or in Drenthe.
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How common is the last name Van Eman in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Van Eman' has seen slight changes in its popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 64,186 and had about 290 individuals bearing that surname, making up approximately 0.11 out of every 100,000 people in the United States. By 2010, the surname had slipped slightly in rank to 65,964, but the number of people carrying the name increased to around 300, representing roughly 0.1 out of every 100,000 people. This represents a slight decrease in the proportion per 100,000, with a change of -9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #65,964 | -2.77% |
| Count | 290 | 300 | 3.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Eman
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the 'Van Eman' surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is primarily identified as White. In 2000, 96.90% of the bearers of this surname identified as White, declining slightly to 95.67% by 2010. There were no recorded bearers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Interestingly, though, there was a small emergence of Hispanic identification within this surname group, appearing in 2010 at 1.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.9% | 95.67% | -1.27% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |