Explore the Family Name Van Marter
The meaning of Van Marter
Altered form of Van Mater, a surname of Dutch origin.
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How common is the last name Van Marter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Van Marter slipped slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 50,261st most common last name in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 53,072nd spot. This represents a decrease of approximately 5.59%. Despite this change in ranking, the actual number of people bearing the surname remained relatively stable, with only a marginal contraction from 391 to 390, or a reduction of 0.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,261 | #53,072 | -5.59% |
| Count | 391 | 390 | -0.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Marter
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the surname Van Marter identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, around 98.21% of Van Marters identified as such, with no change over the decade. The data was suppressed for other ethnic groups including Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying as two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, ensuring privacy and preventing identification of specific individuals.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.21% | 98.21% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |