Explore the Family Name Van Hemert
The meaning of Van Hemert
Dutch: habitational name for someone from any of several places in the Netherlands called Hemert, including Ophemert and Nederhemert in Gelderland. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Maarten, Willem, Wim.
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How common is the last name Van Hemert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Van Hemert saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 56,526th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had slipped to 60,196th—a decrease of 6.49%. The total count of individuals with this surname also dropped slightly, from 338 in 2000 to 335 in 2010, marking a decrease of 0.89%. The proportion of people named Van Hemert per 100,000 also dropped by 15.38% during this ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,526 | #60,196 | -6.49% |
| Count | 338 | 335 | -0.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Hemert
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Van Hemert has shown some changes as well, according to the same Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, an overwhelming 95.27% of Van Hemerts were of White ethnicity, a figure which slightly decreased to 90.75% in 2010. During the same period, there was a notable increase in the Hispanic population carrying the Van Hemert name, rising from 2.07% to 3.58%. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation also increased in this period from 1.78% to 2.09%. Notably, in 2010, the census began recording those of two or more races under the Van Hemert name, at 2.39%. Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities were not represented among the Van Hemerts in either year measured.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.27% | 90.75% | -4.74% |
| Hispanic | 2.07% | 3.58% | 72.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.78% | 2.09% | 17.42% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |