Explore the Family Name Van Ostrand
The meaning of Van Ostrand
Dutch: habitational name for someone from Ostrand in Sweden.
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How common is the last name Van Ostrand in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Van Ostrand saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 40,761st most popular with 505 individuals bearing this surname, equating to a proportion of 0.19 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank dropped slightly to 42,937th with 504 individuals named Van Ostrand, reducing its proportion to 0.17 per 100,000 people. This indicates a marginal decrease in popularity and count, and a 10.53% drop in proportion.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,761 | #42,937 | -5.34% |
| Count | 505 | 504 | -0.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Ostrand
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Van Ostrand identified as White, accounting for over 90% in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decline from 93.66% to 91.27%. The next most common ethnic identities were those who identified with two or more races (increasing from 1.98% to 3.77%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (remaining relatively stable at around 1.59%). Notably, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased significantly from 1.58% to 2.58%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.66% | 91.27% | -2.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.98% | 3.77% | 90.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 2.58% | 63.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.58% | 1.59% | 0.63% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |