Explore the Family Name Van Ginkel
The meaning of Van Ginkel
Dutch: habitational name for someone from Ginkel in Gelderland.
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How common is the last name Van Ginkel in the United States?
According to the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Van Ginkel saw a slight uptick in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname rose by 0.7 percent in that decade, pushing it up from the 55,376th most popular surname to the 54,990th. Furthermore, the count, which represents the number of individuals with the Van Ginkel surname, increased by 7.78 percent from 347 in 2000 to 374 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,376 | #54,990 | 0.7% |
| Count | 347 | 374 | 7.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Ginkel
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Van Ginkel. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 95.39 percent in 2000 to 93.58 percent in 2010. The data shows an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.44 percent in 2000 to 1.60 percent in 2010. Additionally, in 2010, Black individuals were recorded under this surname for the first time. Meanwhile, those who reported their ethnicity as two or more races dropped from 2.88 percent in 2000 to 2.67 percent in 2010. No individuals with the Van Ginkel surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.39% | 93.58% | -1.9% |
| Two or More Races | 2.88% | 2.67% | -7.29% |
| Black | 0% | 1.87% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 1.6% | 11.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |