Explore the Family Name Van Otterloo
The meaning of Van Otterloo
Dutch: habitational name for someone from a place called Otterloo, in Gelderland near Arnhem.
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How common is the last name Van Otterloo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Van Otterloo has significantly grown in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 63,632nd in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it had moved up to rank 54,296th. This represents a considerable jump of 14.67%. Over this same period, the number of individuals with the surname Van Otterloo increased by 29.69% from 293 to 380. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also rose by 18.18% from 0.11 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #54,296 | 14.67% |
| Count | 293 | 380 | 29.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.13 | 18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Otterloo
Looking at ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Van Otterloo surname are predominantly of White ethnic identity. There was a slight decrease in this group, from 96.93% in 2000 to 95.26% in 2010. The census data for 2010 also shows a new addition to the ethnic mix, with 3.42% identifying as belonging to two or more races. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.93% | 95.26% | -1.72% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.42% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |