Explore the Family Name Van Wart
The meaning of Van Wart
Dutch: variant of Van Wert.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Van Wart in the United States?
The surname Van Wart, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 36,276th, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 39,887th position, representing a change of -9.95%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 583 in 2000 to 550 in 2010, a drop of -5.66%. Similarly, the proportion per 100k people declined from 0.22 to 0.19 over the decade, a decrease of -13.64%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,276 | #39,887 | -9.95% |
| Count | 583 | 550 | -5.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Wart
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Van Wart identify as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 95.37% in 2000 to 89.09% in 2010. However, there were increases in other ethnic identities. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.86% to 2.73% over the decade, a significant change of 217.44%. Of note is the growth in those identifying as two or more races, which jumped from 0.86% in 2000 to 3.27% in 2010, an increase of 280.23%. The Hispanic population also saw an uptick from 1.72% to 4.55%, a change of 164.53%. Notably, no individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.37% | 89.09% | -6.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 4.55% | 164.53% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 3.27% | 280.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.86% | 2.73% | 217.44% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |