Explore the Family Name Van Norden
The meaning of Van Norden
Dutch: habitational name for someone from Noorden in South Holland, near Leiden.
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How common is the last name Van Norden in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Van Norden saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 64,572nd in terms of popularity but fell to the 70,208th position by 2010, representing an 8.73% decrease. The total count of people with this surname also declined from 288 in 2000 to 279 in 2010, a drop of 3.13%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Van Norden surname per 100,000 people decreased by 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,572 | #70,208 | -8.73% |
| Count | 288 | 279 | -3.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Norden
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnicity breakdown associated with the surname Van Norden. Over the ten-year period from 2000 to 2010, there was a notable increase among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races, rising from 0% to 2.87% and 3.47% to 3.94%, respectively. However, the proportion identifying as white decreased slightly from 85.07% to 81.00%. There was a small increase in the percentage identifying as black, from 9.38% to 9.68%. No change was noted in the percentages identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.07% | 81% | -4.78% |
| Black | 9.38% | 9.68% | 3.2% |
| Two or More Races | 3.47% | 3.94% | 13.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.87% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |