Explore the Family Name Van Roy
The meaning of Van Roy
Dutch: variant, also Flemish and Americanized, of Van Roij (see Van Rooy).
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How common is the last name Van Roy in the United States?
In terms of popularity, the surname Van Roy has seen minor fluctuations over a decade as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, this surname was ranked 64,934 but slipped slightly to rank 66,553 in 2010, marking a decrease of 2.49%. However, the actual count of people carrying this surname increased from 286 in 2000 to 297 in 2010, showcasing an increase of 3.85%. The proportion per 100,000 people, on the other hand, saw a drop of 9.09% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #66,553 | -2.49% |
| Count | 286 | 297 | 3.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Roy
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Van Roy. Predominantly, this surname is associated with individuals identifying as White, which made up 93.36% in 2000 and 93.27% in 2010, demonstrating a negligible change of -0.10%. There was a growth recorded in the representation of Hispanic ethnicity from 1.75% in 2000 to 3.37% in 2010, registering a significant rise of 92.57%. Asian/Pacific Islander representation also increased by 15.43%, moving from 1.75% in 2000 to 2.02% in 2010. Notably, the categories of "Two or more races", "Black", and "American Indian and Alaskan Native" were either suppressed for privacy or showed no change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.36% | 93.27% | -0.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 3.37% | 92.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.75% | 2.02% | 15.43% |
| Two or More Races | 2.1% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |