Explore the Family Name Van Wyhe
The meaning of Van Wyhe
Dutch: variant, archaic or Americanized, of Van Wijhe, a habitational name for someone from Wijhe in Overijssel, between Zwolle and Deventer. Compare Van Wie and Van Wye.
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How common is the last name Van Wyhe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Van Wyhe has seen an increase in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 44,192 in terms of popularity but by 2010, it had risen to rank 42,640. This represents a change of 3.51%. The count of people with the Van Wyhe surname also increased from 459 in 2000 to 508 in 2010, a rise of 10.68%. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,192 | #42,640 | 3.51% |
| Count | 459 | 508 | 10.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Wyhe
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Van Wyhe, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, most bearers identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease of 2.45% over the decade from 98.47% to 96.06%. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.09% in 2000 to 2.36% in 2010. Interestingly, the 2010 census also recorded a small percentage (1.38%) of people with the Van Wyhe surname identifying with two or more races. No bearers of the surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.47% | 96.06% | -2.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 2.36% | 116.51% |
| 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% |