Explore the Family Name Van Orman

The meaning of Van Orman

Dutch: variant of Van Norman.

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How common is the last name Van Orman in the United States?

The surname Van Orman has experienced a modest increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Van Orman was ranked as the 26,587th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had improved its standing to become the 25,935th most popular surname, representing a change of 2.45%. In terms of absolute numbers, there were 862 individuals with the Van Orman surname in 2000, which increased to 947 individuals in 2010, indicating a growth of 9.86% over the decade. Nonetheless, the proportion of people named Van Orman per 100,000 population remained constant at 0.32.

20002010Change
Rank#26,587#25,9352.45%
Count8629479.86%
Proportion per 100k0.320.320%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Orman

When it comes to ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Van Orman surname is predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnicity. In 2000, 96.75% of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this proportion slightly decreased to 95.04% in 2010. There was also a notable increase in the percentage of Van Ormans identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.39% in 2000 to 2.75% in 2010, marking an almost 98% increase. The representation of other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander and those of two or more races was minimal or non-existent in 2000 but saw some presence in 2010. Conversely, the Black percentage, previously at 1.04% in 2000, was not reported in the 2010 census. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained unrepresented throughout both years.

20002010Change
White96.75%95.04%-1.77%
Hispanic1.39%2.75%97.84%
Two or More Races0%1.16%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0.74%0%
Black1.04%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%