Explore the Family Name Van Nest
The meaning of Van Nest
Altered form of Dutch and Flemish Van Neste.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Van Nest in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Van Nest has seen a decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 21,209 in popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen to rank 22,749, reflecting a change of -7.26%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 1,153 in 2000 to 1,126 in 2010, showing a reduction of -2.34%. Correspondingly, the proportion per 100,000 people also dropped by 11.63%, from 0.43 to 0.38.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,209 | #22,749 | -7.26% |
| Count | 1,153 | 1,126 | -2.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.38 | -11.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Nest
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the ethnic identity associated with the surname Van Nest has diversified over the decade. In 2000, the predominant ethnicity was White, comprising 95.75% of those with the Van Nest surname. This figure, however, decreased slightly to 92.81% by 2010. Meanwhile, other ethnicities have shown growth. For instance, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased from 2.60% to 3.64%, marking a change of 40.00%. Additionally, the surname has emerged among the Black population (0.71%) and the Asian/Pacific Islander community (0.44%) in 2010. Interestingly, the representation of those reporting as having two or more races grew significantly by 209.30% over the decade, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw an increase of 22.99%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.75% | 92.81% | -3.07% |
| Hispanic | 2.6% | 3.64% | 40% |
| Two or More Races | 0.43% | 1.33% | 209.3% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.87% | 1.07% | 22.99% |
| Black | 0% | 0.71% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.44% | 0% |