Explore the Family Name Van Lare
The meaning of Van Lare
Dutch: variant of Van Laar. Compare Lare.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Van Lare in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Van Lare has seen a slight dip in its popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from 71,143rd to 73,464th, representing a decrease of 3.26%. Despite this drop in rank, the count of individuals with the surname has actually increased by 3.13%, from 256 people in 2000 to 264 people in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #73,464 | -3.26% |
| Count | 256 | 264 | 3.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Lare
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the surname Van Lare. From 2000 to 2010, there was no recorded change in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a minor increase in those identifying as White, from 87.11% to 87.12%, and a notable decrease in those identifying as Black, from 12.11% to 10.61%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.11% | 87.12% | 0.01% |
| Black | 12.11% | 10.61% | -12.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |