Explore the Family Name Van Loon
The meaning of Van Loon
Dutch: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Loon, for example in North Brabant and Drenthe, but mainly from Loon op Zand in North Brabant. Compare Van Loan. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Cornelis, Dirk, Gerritt, Hendrik, Kryn.
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How common is the last name Van Loon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Van Loon has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 22,521st most popular last name, compared to 2010 when it slipped to the 23,065th position - a change of -2.42%. However, the overall count of individuals with this surname saw a small increase of 3.94%, from 1,066 in 2000 to 1,108 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 5% from 0.4 in 2000 to 0.38 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,521 | #23,065 | -2.42% |
| Count | 1,066 | 1,108 | 3.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.38 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Loon
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Van Loon, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals identify as White. This group made up 94.84% of the total in 2000 and slightly decreased to 94.04% in 2010. The Hispanic representation amongst those with the Van Loon surname increased notably, more than doubling from 1.69% in 2000 to 3.43% in 2010. There was also a small increase among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising from 0.84% to 0.90%. The percentage of those identifying as having two or more races dropped significantly from 2.16% to 1.17%. The Black population and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations were recorded at 0% for both census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.84% | 94.04% | -0.84% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 3.43% | 102.96% |
| Two or More Races | 2.16% | 1.17% | -45.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.84% | 0.9% | 7.14% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |