Explore the Family Name Vana
The meaning of Vana
Czech (Váňa): from the personal name Váňa, a derivative of Václav (see Vaclav). This surname is also found in Slovakia.
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How common is the last name Vana in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Vana has seen a decline over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 26,306 to 29,279, marking an 11.3% drop. The actual count of people with the surname reduced from 873 in 2000 to 808 in 2010, constituting a decrease of 7.45%. As per the census data, the proportion of individuals with the surname Vana per 100,000 people also saw a significant reduction of 15.62%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,306 | #29,279 | -11.3% |
| Count | 873 | 808 | -7.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.27 | -15.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vana
In regard to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data exhibits some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals with the surname Vana identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a substantial increase of 74.14%, rising from 2.63% to 4.58%. However, those identifying with two or more races slightly decreased by 13.37%. The portion identifying as White also experienced a slight reduction of 2.23%, even though it remained the dominant ethnicity at 89.60% in 2010. The Hispanic representation saw an increase of 29.72% during the same period. Meanwhile, there was no change in the Black population, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native categories were not represented among those with the Vana surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.64% | 89.6% | -2.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.63% | 4.58% | 74.14% |
| Hispanic | 2.86% | 3.71% | 29.72% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 1.49% | -13.37% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |