Explore the Family Name Van Maanen
The meaning of Van Maanen
Dutch: habitational name for someone from a place called Manen in Gelderland, near Arnhem. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Gerrit, Adriaan.
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How common is the last name Van Maanen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Van Maanen saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, dropping in rank from 37,534 to 37,899. This decrease in rank was by about 0.97%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by around 5.02%, from 558 to 586. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k also slightly decreased by approximately 4.76% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,534 | #37,899 | -0.97% |
| Count | 558 | 586 | 5.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Maanen
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Van Maanen identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 97.13% in 2000 to 95.90% in 2010. A noteworthy increase was observed in the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic, which rose by a significant 79.02% over the decade. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native showed up in 2010 data whereas it was previously unrecorded in 2000. There were no recorded changes in Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnic identities, nor in those identifying as two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.13% | 95.9% | -1.27% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 2.56% | 79.02% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.85% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |