Explore the Family Name Van Hove
The meaning of Van Hove
Dutch: topographic name for someone living or working on a hof ‘farmstead, manor farm, court’ (see Hoff), or a habitational name for someone from any of the places called with this word, for example in the Belgian province of Antwerp. This surname is also found in northern France. Some characteristic forenames: French Amie, Andre, Desire, Luc, Marcel, Simonne.
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How common is the last name Van Hove in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Van Hove has seen a decline in recent years. In 2000, it was ranked 40,335 and by 2010, its rank had dropped to 46,219, indicating a decrease of 14.59%. Likewise, the count of people with this surname also dropped from 511 in 2000 to 461 in 2010, a decrease of 9.78%. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 people with this surname declined by 15.79% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,335 | #46,219 | -14.59% |
| Count | 511 | 461 | -9.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Hove
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Van Hove, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority identify as White, although there has been a slight decrease in this group. In 2000, 96.87% of individuals with the Van Hove surname identified as White, dropping to 95.44% in 2010, a change of -1.48%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a minor increase from 2.15% in 2000 to 2.17% in 2010. There were no reported changes in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.87% | 95.44% | -1.48% |
| Hispanic | 2.15% | 2.17% | 0.93% |
| 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% |