Explore the Family Name Van Hyning
The meaning of Van Hyning
Dutch: habitational name for someone from either of two places called Heining, in North Holland and North Brabant, named with Dutch heining ‘fence’. This surname is not found in the Netherlands.
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How common is the last name Van Hyning in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Van Hyning has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 60,083 in popularity and then slightly fell to 62,189 by 2010, a change of -3.51%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 314 in 2000 to 322 in 2010, marking a growth of 2.55%. The proportion of individuals named Van Hyning per 100,000 people also decreased by -8.33%, going from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,083 | #62,189 | -3.51% |
| Count | 314 | 322 | 2.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Hyning
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that a vast majority of individuals with the Van Hyning surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 97.13% identified as White, which slightly increased to 97.52% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic dropped from 1.59% in 2000 to none by 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.13% | 97.52% | 0.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |