Explore the Family Name Van Lieu
The meaning of Van Lieu
Variant of Van Liew, a surname of Dutch or Flemish origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Van Lieu in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Van Lieu has seen a minor decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 67,113th and by 2010, it had slipped to the 67,943rd spot, marking a decline of 1.24%. However, the number of people carrying the surname increased slightly from 275 to 290 over this period, which is a growth rate of 5.45%. The proportion of the surname per 100k people remained unchanged at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #67,943 | -1.24% |
| Count | 275 | 290 | 5.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Lieu
The ethnicity associated with the surname Van Lieu largely stayed consistent between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. A vast majority of individuals identifying with this surname are of White ethnicity, with a slight increase from 95.64% to 95.86%. In 2000, a small percentage of 2.55% identified with two or more races, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. Other ethnic identities including Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native reported no representation for this surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.64% | 95.86% | 0.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.55% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |