Explore the Family Name Van Wey
The meaning of Van Wey
Dutch: variant of Van Wyhe.
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How common is the last name Van Wey in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Van Wey has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 28,407th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had climbed slightly to become the 28,362nd most common surname. The number of people carrying the Van Wey surname also rose marginally during this time period, with a 6.45% increase from 791 individuals in 2000 to 842 individuals in 2010. However, despite these changes, the proportion of individuals with the Van Wey surname per 100,000 population remained constant at 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,407 | #28,362 | 0.16% |
| Count | 791 | 842 | 6.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Wey
On the other hand, the ethnic identity associated with the Van Wey surname experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The overwhelming majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, though this proportion decreased mildly from 95.95% in 2000 to 94.66% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the percentage of people with this surname who identify as Hispanic, from 2.91% in 2000 to 3.80% in 2010. There was a considerable decrease in those identifying with two or more races, from 0.88% to 0.59%. No Van Wey individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.95% | 94.66% | -1.34% |
| Hispanic | 2.91% | 3.8% | 30.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 0.59% | -32.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |