Explore the Family Name Van Note
The meaning of Van Note
Americanized form of Dutch Van (der) Not, a habitational name for someone from a place called Ter Noot, for example one in French Flanders.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Van Note in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Van Note has seen a slight decline over a decade. The rank of the surname dropped from 24,243 in 2000 to 24,466 in 2010, signifying a decrease of nearly one percent. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of people with the surname Van Note increased by approximately 5.57% during this period. This resulted in a minor dip in the proportion per 100,000 people, falling from 0.36 to 0.35.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,243 | #24,466 | -0.92% |
| Count | 969 | 1,023 | 5.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.35 | -2.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Note
In terms of ethnicity, the census data shows that those bearing the surname Van Note predominantly identify as White, accounting for 93.60% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 92.86% in 2010. There was also a small percentage identifying as Hispanic, which saw a decrease of 12.54% over the decade. However, there was a significant increase in those identifying with two or more ethnicities, rising by 42.23% from 2000 to 2010. The proportions of individuals identifying as Black remained relatively stable, while no Van Note individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. This information is based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.6% | 92.86% | -0.79% |
| Two or More Races | 2.06% | 2.93% | 42.23% |
| Hispanic | 2.79% | 2.44% | -12.54% |
| Black | 1.44% | 1.47% | 2.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |