Explore the Family Name Van Etten
The meaning of Van Etten
Dutch: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Etten in North Brabant and Gelderland. Compare Vanatta, Van Eaton, and Van Natter.
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How common is the last name Van Etten in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Van Etten saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname dropped by 6.16%, moving from 11,696 in 2000 to 12,417 in 2010. However, the count of individuals carrying the surname increased slightly by 1.91%, with the total going from 2,457 in 2000 to 2,504 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion of people named Van Etten per 100,000 decreased by 6.59%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,696 | #12,417 | -6.16% |
| Count | 2,457 | 2,504 | 1.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.91 | 0.85 | -6.59% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Etten
The Decennial U.S. Census data also shows changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Van Etten between 2000 and 2010. A majority of the individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease of 0.92%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more ethnicities saw increases of 55.10% and 33.33% respectively. Although constituting a smaller portion of the population, those identifying as Hispanic rose by 5.26%, while American Indian and Alaskan Native representation grew by 40.54%. The number of individuals identifying as Black remained relatively stable, decreasing only slightly by 1.89%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.77% | 94.89% | -0.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 1.8% | 5.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 1.52% | 33.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.49% | 0.76% | 55.1% |
| Black | 0.53% | 0.52% | -1.89% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.37% | 0.52% | 40.54% |