Explore the Family Name Van Liere
The meaning of Van Liere
Dutch: habitational name for someone from a place called Lier, in Antwerp province, Belgium. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Jaap, Frans, Marinus.
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How common is the last name Van Liere in the United States?
The surname Van Liere, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 59,293 out of all surnames in the U.S., dropping slightly to 59,603 in 2010, marking a change of -0.52%. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased from 319 to 339 during the same period, an increase of 6.27%. The proportion per 100k people also decreased by -8.33%, from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,293 | #59,603 | -0.52% |
| Count | 319 | 339 | 6.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Liere
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Van Liere identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 94.98% to 92.33%. The population identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 3.13% to 4.13%, a change of 31.95%. Interestingly, while there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or as Two or more races in 2000, these categories represented 1.47% and 1.77% respectively of the Van Liere population in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.98% | 92.33% | -2.79% |
| Hispanic | 3.13% | 4.13% | 31.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.77% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |