Explore the Family Name Van Lue
The meaning of Van Lue
Variant of Van Liew, a surname of Dutch or Flemish origin.
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How common is the last name Van Lue in the United States?
The surname Van Lue showed an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, this surname ranked 38,395 and by 2010, it had risen to rank 35,096. This represents an 8.59% jump in rank. The count of people with this surname also increased from 542 in 2000 to 642 in 2010, showing a growth of 18.45%. Correspondingly, the proportion per 100k of the population with this surname saw a 10.0% increase from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,395 | #35,096 | 8.59% |
| Count | 542 | 642 | 18.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.22 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Lue
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some variations for the surname Van Lue between 2000 and 2010. The number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained suppressed in both years for privacy reasons. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races saw an increase of 20.93%, moving from 1.29% in 2000 to 1.56% in 2010. The majority of people with the Van Lue surname identified as White, though that percentage decreased slightly from 84.13% in 2000 to 79.91% in 2010. There was a small decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.29% in 2000 to 1.09% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Black saw the most significant change, with a 29.02% increase from 12.92% in 2000 to 16.67% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.13% | 79.91% | -5.02% |
| Black | 12.92% | 16.67% | 29.02% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 1.56% | 20.93% |
| Hispanic | 1.29% | 1.09% | -15.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.78% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |