Explore the Family Name Van Overbeke
The meaning of Van Overbeke
Flemish: habitational name for someone from any of various places in Belgium called Overbeke(n) or Overbeek, all meaning ‘at the other side of the creek’. This surname is also found in Wallonia. Some characteristic forenames: French Marcel, Philippe.
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How common is the last name Van Overbeke in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Van Overbeke was ranked 48,567th in popularity in 2000 and dropped to 51,176th in 2010, a decline of 5.37%. The number of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased from 408 in 2000 to 407 in 2010, a minor decrease of 0.25%. The proportion per 100k of people with this surname also fell from 0.15 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,567 | #51,176 | -5.37% |
| Count | 408 | 407 | -0.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Overbeke
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals bearing the surname Van Overbeke identify as White, with a negligible decrease from 98.04% in 2000 to 98.03% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races were recorded at 1.23% in 2000, but this figure was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation within the Van Overbeke family name appeared in 2010, accounting for 1.72%, while there were no records of anyone with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.04% | 98.03% | -0.01% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |