Explore the Family Name Vandegrift
The meaning of Vandegrift
Dutch (Van de Grift): variant of Vandergrift.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vandegrift in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vandegrift ranked 12,942 in popularity in 2000 and slipped to 13,470 by 2010, marking a decrease of 4.08%. However, the count for this surname increased from 2,175 in 2000 to 2,260 in 2010, a rise of 3.91%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 4.94%, from 0.81 in 2000 to 0.77 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,942 | #13,470 | -4.08% |
| Count | 2,175 | 2,260 | 3.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.81 | 0.77 | -4.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vandegrift
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes over time. In 2010, 0.31% of those with the Vandegrift surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, a category that wasn't represented in 2000. Those identifying as part of two or more races increased from 0.78% to 1.11% between 2000 and 2010, a change of 42.31%. The percentage of individuals who identify as white decreased slightly, from 96.32% to 94.96%. The Hispanic population using the Vandegrift surname saw a significant increase, from 0.64% to 1.59%. The proportion of Black individuals decreased mildly from 1.79% to 1.68%. The surname also showed up among American Indian and Alaskan Natives in 2010, a category that had a zero percentage in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.32% | 94.96% | -1.41% |
| Black | 1.79% | 1.68% | -6.15% |
| Hispanic | 0.64% | 1.59% | 148.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0.78% | 1.11% | 42.31% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.35% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.31% | 0% |