Explore the Family Name Van Horne
The meaning of Van Horne
Dutch: variant of Van Horn.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Van Horne in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Van Horne has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade. In 2000, it was ranked 19,470 and rose to 20,172 in 2010, marking a -3.61% change. The count of people with this surname, however, increased from 1,284 in 2000 to 1,322 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 2.96%. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 6.25%, from 0.48 in 2000 to 0.45 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,470 | #20,172 | -3.61% |
| Count | 1,284 | 1,322 | 2.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.45 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Horne
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Van Horne surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 86.92% in 2000 to 84.49% in 2010. The number of Van Horne individuals identifying as Black or Hispanic saw an increase of 14.02% and 18.47% respectively. A significant jump was also observed in those claiming two or more races, increasing by 51.20% from 2000 to 2010. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/ Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity in either census year for this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.92% | 84.49% | -2.8% |
| Black | 8.49% | 9.68% | 14.02% |
| Hispanic | 2.49% | 2.95% | 18.47% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 1.89% | 51.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |