Explore the Family Name Van Lanen
The meaning of Van Lanen
Dutch: habitational name for someone from a place called Laan or Lanen.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Van Lanen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Van Lanen saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked 38,706 in terms of popularity with 537 individuals carrying the surname. This count slightly declined to 521 by 2010, dropping the rank to 41,728. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.2 to 0.18 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,706 | #41,728 | -7.81% |
| Count | 537 | 521 | -2.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Lanen
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there was a noticeable shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Van Lanen between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, nearly all individuals with this surname (99.07%) identified as White. By 2010, although a significant majority (97.70%) still identified as White, there were also small proportions identifying with other ethnicities. Notably, 1.34% identified with two or more races and 0.96% identified as Hispanic. There was no recorded change in the proportions identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.07% | 97.7% | -1.38% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.34% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.96% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |