Explore the Family Name Van Vranken
The meaning of Van Vranken
Dutch and Flemish: variant of Van Franken, a habitational name for someone from a place called Franck in Liège province in Wallonia (Belgium) or from the region of Germany called Franken (Franconia). The surnames Van Vranken and Van Franken are no longer found in the Netherlands and Belgium. History: This surname is recorded in Beverwyck in New Netherland (now Albany, NY) in the mid-17th century.
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How common is the last name Van Vranken in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Van Vranken has seen a slight dip in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 38,890th most popular surname in the United States with 534 individuals bearing the name. A decade later, in 2010, it dropped to the 42,790th spot with only 506 people carrying the surname, marking a decrease of 5.24%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 15%, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,890 | #42,790 | -10.03% |
| Count | 534 | 506 | -5.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Vranken
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Van Vranken surname identified as White, although there was a minor decline of 1.27% from 95.88% in 2000 to 94.66% in 2010. The Hispanic population within this surname increased by 19.57%, from 2.81% in 2000 to 3.36% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more ethnicities were recorded for the first time in 2010, making up 1.38% of the Van Vranken population. There were no changes observed in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.88% | 94.66% | -1.27% |
| Hispanic | 2.81% | 3.36% | 19.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |