Explore the Family Name Vandaveer
The meaning of Vandaveer
Americanized form of Dutch Van der Veer (see Vanderveer).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vandaveer in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vandaveer has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The surname ranked 67,317th in 2000 and rose to 66,164th in 2010, indicating an upward shift of 1.71%. Additionally, the number of people with this surname also grew during this period. In 2000, there were 274 individuals with the name Vandaveer, whereas by 2010, this number had increased by 9.12% to reach a total of 299.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #66,164 | 1.71% |
| Count | 274 | 299 | 9.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vandaveer
The Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnicity associated with the Vandaveer surname shows some interesting changes as well. In 2000, nearly all (96.72%) individuals with the surname identified as White. However, by 2010, although still the majority, the proportion identifying as White dropped to 92.31%, a decrease of 4.56%. Meanwhile, while none identified as being of two or more races, Hispanic, or Black in 2000, by 2010 these categories emerged with proportions of 3.34%, 2.01%, and 1.67% respectively. No individuals with the Vandaveer surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.72% | 92.31% | -4.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.34% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.01% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |