Explore the Family Name Van Nice
The meaning of Van Nice
Americanized form of Dutch Van Ness.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Van Nice in the United States?
According to the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Van Nice" has seen a rise in popularity over a decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 37,591 in prevalence but climbed to 36,838 by 2010, marking a 2% increase. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing this surname grew from 557 to 606 within the same period, an 8.8% growth. However, the proportion of people with the "Van Nice" surname per 100 thousand remained steady at 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,591 | #36,838 | 2% |
| Count | 557 | 606 | 8.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Nice
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some notable changes within the "Van Nice" populace between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 96.77% to 95.05%. Interestingly, while there were no individuals identifying as Hispanic or Black under the "Van Nice" surname in 2000, by 2010, these groups accounted for 1.82% and 0.83% respectively. Conversely, the percentage of people claiming two or more ethnic identities dropped by 31.25% over the decade. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity within this group during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.77% | 95.05% | -1.78% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.82% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 0.99% | -31.25% |
| Black | 0% | 0.83% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |