Explore the Family Name Van Leeuwen
The meaning of Van Leeuwen
Dutch and Flemish: habitational name for someone from Beneden- and Boven-Leeuwen in Gelderland, or from Leeuwen in Limburg, the Netherlands, or from any of various places in Belgium and the Netherlands named with Leeuw, denoting a (burial) mound. Compare Van Lieu, Van Liew, and Van Lue. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Gerrit, Pieter, Dirk, Cor, Egbert, Frans, Gerritt, Kees, Siebe, Wim. German Harro, Johannes, Rudi.
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How common is the last name Van Leeuwen in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Van Leeuwen in the United States, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 19,118 and by 2010, it had fallen to 19,364, showing a change of -1.29. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 1,316 to 1,397, indicating a 6.16 growth. Despite the increase in the count, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped slightly from 0.49 to 0.47, marking a decrease of 4.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,118 | #19,364 | -1.29% |
| Count | 1,316 | 1,397 | 6.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.47 | -4.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Leeuwen
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Van Leeuwen, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a small decrease from 94.76% to 93.34%. Notably, there was a significant increase in the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic, with a rise from 1.44% to 2.58%, representing a change of 79.17. The percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and of Two or more races saw minor increases, while no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.76% | 93.34% | -1.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 2.58% | 79.17% |
| Two or More Races | 2.13% | 2.15% | 0.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.29% | 1.36% | 5.43% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |