Explore the Family Name Van Hook
The meaning of Van Hook
Americanized form of Dutch Van Hoek: habitational name for someone from any of various places in the Netherlands and Belgium called Hoek (see Hoek).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Van Hook in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Van Hook has maintained a steady popularity in the United States over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 8,806th most common surname, and by 2010, it had climbed slightly to the 8,802nd position, reflecting a marginal increase of 0.05%. The number of people bearing this surname also grew from 3,425 in 2000 to 3,720 in 2010, marking an 8.61% increase. Nevertheless, its proportion per 100,000 people dropped slightly by 0.79%, indicating that the overall growth rate of the population was higher than the growth rate of the surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,806 | #8,802 | 0.05% |
| Count | 3,425 | 3,720 | 8.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.27 | 1.26 | -0.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Hook
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Van Hook has seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010, as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. While a majority of the bearers of the surname identified as White (77.46% in 2000 and 77.2% in 2010), there was a slight decrease of 0.34% during this period. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Black reduced by 9%, dropping from 19.56% to 17.8%. However, the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and of two or more races increased by 63.41%, 71.88%, and 76.19% respectively, although their overall proportions remain small. There was also a modest increase of 17.39% in the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.46% | 77.2% | -0.34% |
| Black | 19.56% | 17.8% | -9% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 2.2% | 71.88% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 1.85% | 76.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.41% | 0.67% | 63.41% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.23% | 0.27% | 17.39% |