Explore the Family Name Van Vooren
The meaning of Van Vooren
Flemish and Dutch: habitational name for someone from Voorne, an island in South Holland, or from any of various places in Belgium called (Ter) Voorde, or from a place called Voorne in Gelderland, in the Netherlands. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Marcelle.
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How common is the last name Van Vooren in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Van Vooren saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 47,485 in terms of popularity and by 2010 it had fallen to rank 49,723. This represents a decline of 4.71 percent. However, the actual count of people with the Van Vooren surname increased slightly from 420 to 422, which is a growth of 0.48 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 12.5 percent, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,485 | #49,723 | -4.71% |
| Count | 420 | 422 | 0.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Vooren
In regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the Van Vooren surname identified as White, with a very minor decrease from 97.38 percent in 2000 to 97.16 percent in 2010. There was no record of any individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a small change in 2010 when 1.66 percent of individuals with this surname reported belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.38% | 97.16% | -0.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |