Explore the Family Name Van Ert
The meaning of Van Ert
Altered form of Dutch Van Eerd: habitational name for someone from Eerde in North Brabant.
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How common is the last name Van Ert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Van Ert saw a small fluctuation in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Van Ert ranked 51,458, and by 2010 it had dropped slightly to a rank of 52,383, reflecting a -1.8% change. However, the count of people with this surname increased from 380 in 2000 to 396 in 2010, indicating a growth of 4.21%. The proportion per 100k people also experienced a decrease from 0.14 to 0.13 during these ten years, marking a -7.14% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,458 | #52,383 | -1.8% |
| Count | 380 | 396 | 4.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Ert
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information on the ethnic identity related to the surname Van Ert. As of 2000, most individuals with the surname identified as White, at 97.37%, but by 2010 this figure had decreased slightly to 94.44%. During this same period, there was an emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic, reaching 3.79% in 2010. Meanwhile, the category of two or more races dropped to zero by 2010 after previously contributing 1.84% in 2000. Categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either reported as zero or data was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.37% | 94.44% | -3.01% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.84% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |