Explore the Family Name Van Kuiken
The meaning of Van Kuiken
Dutch: variant of Kuiken.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Van Kuiken in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Van Kuiken has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked 71808 in popularity and had a count of 253, with a proportion of 0.09 per 100k. By 2010, the rank had dropped by 4.54% to 75069, although the count rose slightly to 257, marking an increase of 1.58%. The proportion per 100k, however, remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,808 | #75,069 | -4.54% |
| Count | 253 | 257 | 1.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Kuiken
In terms of ethnicity, the Van Kuiken surname is predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnic identity, as evidenced by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.42% of people with this surname identified as White, a figure that slightly decreased to 96.89% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.42% | 96.89% | -1.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |