Explore the Family Name Van Leuven
The meaning of Van Leuven
Flemish and Dutch: habitational name for someone from the city of Leuven in Brabant, Belgium. Compare Van Luven.
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How common is the last name Van Leuven in the United States?
The surname Van Leuven, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has experienced slight changes in its popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 21,804 in popularity and increased marginally to 21,912 in 2010, accounting for a minor decrease of 0.5%. The count of individuals with this surname, however, rose from 1,112 in 2000 to 1,185 in 2010, marking a 6.56% growth. Despite this increase, the proportion of individuals named Van Leuven per 100k dipped by 2.44%, from 0.41 in 2000 to 0.4 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,804 | #21,912 | -0.5% |
| Count | 1,112 | 1,185 | 6.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.4 | -2.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Leuven
As for ethnicity, the census data shows that there have been some shifts within the Van Leuven demographic between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those bearing the surname identified as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 96.85% to 93.67%. The Hispanic representation within the Van Leuven population saw substantial growth, jumping from 1.80% to 3.63%, an increase of 101.67%. Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indian and Alaskan Natives also saw moderate increases, while Black representation and those identifying with two or more races made their first appearance in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.85% | 93.67% | -3.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 3.63% | 101.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.1% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.45% | 0.59% | 31.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.45% | 0.51% | 13.33% |
| Black | 0% | 0.51% | 0% |