Explore the Family Name Van Rossum
The meaning of Van Rossum
Dutch and Flemish: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Rossum (Gelderland and Overijssel, in the Netherlands) or Rossem (Brabant and Antwerp, in Belgium).
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How common is the last name Van Rossum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Van Rossum showed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of this surname dropped from 38,524 in 2000 to 39,607 in 2010, marking a decline of 2.81%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Van Rossum surname increased marginally by 2.78%, from 540 to 555 people. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a modest decrease of 5.0% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,524 | #39,607 | -2.81% |
| Count | 540 | 555 | 2.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Rossum
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reflects some interesting shifts for the Van Rossum surname from 2000 to 2010. Those identifying as White decreased slightly by 1.70%, from 90.37% to 88.83%. People classifying themselves as Black or belonging to two or more races increased, with the former seeing a rise of 9.44% and the latter 7.78%. The most notable change was seen within the Hispanic category, which surged by 112.90%. No changes were recorded for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.37% | 88.83% | -1.7% |
| Black | 5.93% | 6.49% | 9.44% |
| Hispanic | 0.93% | 1.98% | 112.9% |
| Two or More Races | 1.67% | 1.8% | 7.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |