Explore the Family Name Van Keuren
The meaning of Van Keuren
Dutch: variant of Van Keulen. History: The ancestor of the Van Keuren family was Mattys Jansen van Ceulen (1602–48), patroon of Zwaanendal.
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How common is the last name Van Keuren in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Van Keuren experienced a slight downward change between 2000 and 2010. It was ranked 25,991 in 2000 and dropped to 27,002 in 2010, representing a decline of about 3.89%. The total count of individuals with this surname, however, increased marginally from 887 in 2000 to 898 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 1.24%. The proportion of people named Van Keuren per 100,000 decreased by approximately 9.09%, from 0.33 in 2000 to 0.3 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,991 | #27,002 | -3.89% |
| Count | 887 | 898 | 1.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.3 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Keuren
The Decennial U.S. Census data also offers insight into the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Van Keuren. In 2000, about 93% identified as White, which slightly dipped to 92.76% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within this surname group saw an increase from 1.35% in 2000 to 2.12% in 2010, a significant leap of 57.04%. Asian/Pacific Islander and individuals identifying with two or more races both saw decreases of 33.66% and 13.12%, respectively. There were minor increases for Black (from 1.01% to 1.11%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (from 0.79% to 0.89%) ethnic identities over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.01% | 92.76% | -0.27% |
| Two or More Races | 2.82% | 2.45% | -13.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 2.12% | 57.04% |
| Black | 1.01% | 1.11% | 9.9% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.79% | 0.89% | 12.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.01% | 0.67% | -33.66% |