Explore the Family Name Van Luven
The meaning of Van Luven
Americanized form of Flemish and Dutch Van Leuven.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Van Luven in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Van Luven" saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 45,149th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 49,546th spot, marking a decline of about 9.74%. In terms of counts, there were 447 instances of the Van Luven surname in 2000, which decreased to 424 by 2010, representing a drop of 5.15%. Likewise, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also fell from 0.17 to 0.14 during this time frame, a decrease of nearly 17.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,149 | #49,546 | -9.74% |
| Count | 447 | 424 | -5.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Luven
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname "Van Luven" identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decrease in this percentage from 93.06% to 91.04%. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander or Black communities in either year. Notably, the percentage of those identifying as having two or more races dropped significantly by 53.91% over the decade, from 3.58% to 1.65%. The Hispanic representation increased from 0% to 2.12%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw a significant increase from 2.24% to 3.54%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.06% | 91.04% | -2.17% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.24% | 3.54% | 58.04% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.12% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.58% | 1.65% | -53.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |