Explore the Family Name Van Housen
The meaning of Van Housen
Dutch: variant of Van Hoesen.
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How common is the last name Van Housen in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Van Housen" has decreased over a decade. In 2000, this surname ranked as the 53,191st most common surname in the United States with an estimated 365 individuals bearing it. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 60,045 and the number of people with this surname had also reduced to 336. This represents a decline of approximately 12.89% in its ranking and around 7.95% in the total count over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,191 | #60,045 | -12.89% |
| Count | 365 | 336 | -7.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Housen
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the surname "Van Housen" identify as White. In 2000, about 98.36% of Van Housens identified as White, a figure that slightly decreased to 97.02% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of Van Housens identifying as Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, while there were no reported Van Housens of Asian/Pacific Islander descent in 2000, by 2010, around 1.49% of people with this surname identified as such. The data for those identifying as two or more races was suppressed for privacy in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.36% | 97.02% | -1.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |