Explore the Family Name Van Hoof
The meaning of Van Hoof
Dutch: variant of Van Hove.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Van Hoof in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Van Hoof witnessed a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 51,233rd most common surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to 56,972nd place, marking a decrease of 11.2%. The actual count of people bearing the Van Hoof surname also dropped from 382 to 358 during this period, signifying a reduction of 6.28%. The proportion per 100k people fell by 14.29% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,233 | #56,972 | -11.2% |
| Count | 382 | 358 | -6.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Hoof
Concerning ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Van Hoof surname identify as White. This group, however, saw a slight decrease from 98.69% in 2000 to 96.93% in 2010. The percentage of Van Hoofs identifying as Hispanic increased significantly within the same timeframe, leaping from 1.31% to 2.23%, representing a 70.23% change. No Van Hoofs identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.69% | 96.93% | -1.78% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 2.23% | 70.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |