Explore the Family Name Van Gorden
The meaning of Van Gorden
Altered form of Dutch Van Garden: habitational name for someone from Garderen in Gelderland, a village near Arnhem. The surname Van Garden is not found in the Netherlands. Compare Van Gorder and Van Gordon.
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How common is the last name Van Gorden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Van Gorden has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 31,389th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 30,916th position, reflecting a 1.51% rise. The number of individuals carrying this surname also grew from 698 in 2000 to 752 in 2010, indicating a 7.74% increase. However, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly by 3.85%, moving from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,389 | #30,916 | 1.51% |
| Count | 698 | 752 | 7.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Gorden
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Van Gorden surname. In 2000, approximately 96.13% identified as White, but this figure dropped slightly to 94.02% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic more than doubled, increasing from 2.01% in 2000 to 3.59% in 2010. There was also a significant increase in the number of individuals claiming two or more races, jumping from 0.86% in 2000 to 1.33% in 2010. The figures for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were all suppressed or remained at zero across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.13% | 94.02% | -2.19% |
| Hispanic | 2.01% | 3.59% | 78.61% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 1.33% | 54.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |