Explore the Family Name Van Heel
The meaning of Van Heel
Dutch: habitational name for someone from Heel in Limburg (Netherlands) or Hedel in Gelderland.
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How common is the last name Van Heel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Van Heel saw a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 40,139th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had fallen to the 42,378th spot, representing a decrease of 5.58%. The actual count of people with this surname also decreased marginally from 514 in 2000 to 512 in 2010, marking a dip of 0.39%. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 10.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,139 | #42,378 | -5.58% |
| Count | 514 | 512 | -0.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Heel
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals carrying the Van Heel surname identified as White, though there was a minor drop of 1.04% from 2000 to 2010. The number of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000 was 0.97%, but the data was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons. Individuals who identified as belonging to two or more ethnicities saw an increase from 1.56% in 2000 to 1.95% in 2010, showing a growth of 25%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also rose during this period, from 1.36% to 1.76%, indicating a 29.41% increase. No individuals with the Van Heel surname identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.33% | 94.34% | -1.04% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 1.95% | 25% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 1.76% | 29.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.97% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |