Explore the Family Name Van Wie
The meaning of Van Wie
Americanized form of Dutch Van Wijhe (see Van Wyhe). Compare Van Why.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Van Wie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Van Wie saw a small decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 23,428th most popular name in the United States, dropping slightly to 24,201st by 2010. This is a decrease of 3.3 percent. However, while the rank fell, the actual count of people with the surname Van Wie increased by 2.57 percent, from 1,012 in 2000 to 1,038 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a slight decline of 7.89 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,428 | #24,201 | -3.3% |
| Count | 1,012 | 1,038 | 2.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.35 | -7.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Wie
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts for individuals with the surname Van Wie. While the majority identified as White (95.66 percent in 2010, down from 96.05 percent in 2000), there were modest increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races. The percentage of people identifying as Hispanic saw a sizable decrease, falling 29.78 percent between 2000 and 2010. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.05% | 95.66% | -0.41% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 1.64% | 28.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 1.25% | -29.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.58% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |