Explore the Family Name Van Gieson
The meaning of Van Gieson
Americanized form of Dutch Van Giesen, a habitational name for someone from either of two places called Giessen, in North Brabant and South Holland.
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How common is the last name Van Gieson in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Van Gieson has seen a slight decline in popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Van Gieson was ranked as the 43,708th most common surname, dropping to 47,186th in 2010, showing a decrease of 7.96%. The total count of individuals with this surname also dipped by around 3.23% from 465 in 2000 to 450 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Van Gieson per 100k population declined by nearly 11.76% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,708 | #47,186 | -7.96% |
| Count | 465 | 450 | -3.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Gieson
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Van Gieson also evolved over the 10-year period, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of people with this surname identified as White, declining from 90.54% in 2000 to 85.11% in 2010, there were significant increases within certain minority groups. Notably, those identifying as Hispanic rose by 106.33%, and those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew by 21.31%. Additionally, the percentage of Van Giesons identifying as two or more races jumped by an impressive 69.77% during this decade. There were no recorded instances of people with the surname Van Gieson identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.54% | 85.11% | -6% |
| Two or More Races | 3.01% | 5.11% | 69.77% |
| Hispanic | 2.37% | 4.89% | 106.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.66% | 4.44% | 21.31% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |