Explore the Family Name Van Grinsven

The meaning of Van Grinsven

Dutch: habitational name for someone from Griensvenne in Sint Michielsgestel near ‘s-Hertogenbosch, North Brabant.

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How common is the last name Van Grinsven in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Van Grinsven maintained a relatively steady popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 61,544 in terms of commonality and slightly dropped to 62,189 in 2010. This change represents a minimal decrease of 1.05%. The number of individuals carrying this surname, however, went from 305 in 2000 to 322 in 2010, indicating an increase of 5.57%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.11 for both years.

20002010Change
Rank#61,544#62,189-1.05%
Count3053225.57%
Proportion per 100k0.110.110%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Grinsven

In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that those with the surname Van Grinsven predominantly identify as White. In 2000, an overwhelming 99.34% identified as White, which decreased slightly to 96.58% by 2010. This data shows a diminution of 2.78%. There were no records of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.

20002010Change
White99.34%96.58%-2.78%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Hispanic0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%