Explore the Family Name Van Someren
The meaning of Van Someren
Dutch: habitational name for someone from Someren in North Brabant or from Zeumeren (in 1432 Someren) near Voorthuizen in Gelderland, from Old German somi ‘fit, proper, pleasant’ and heri ‘sandy ridge’.
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How common is the last name Van Someren in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Van Someren has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 68,172 in popularity with 270 people reported to hold this surname. By 2010, its rank rose to 66,754 with an increased count of 296 individuals bearing this name. This indicates a growth rate of 2.08 in ranking and 9.63 in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,172 | #66,754 | 2.08% |
| Count | 270 | 296 | 9.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Someren
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Van Someren also shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of those with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 92.96% to 91.89%. There were also small increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those indicating two or more races. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 1.85% to 2.03%, while those marking two or more races saw a significant jump from 2.96% to 4.73%. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.96% | 91.89% | -1.15% |
| Two or More Races | 2.96% | 4.73% | 59.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.85% | 2.03% | 9.73% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |