Explore the Family Name Vandekamp
The meaning of Vandekamp
Dutch (Van de Kamp): variant of Vanderkamp.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vandekamp in the United States?
The surname Vandekamp has seen a slight decrease in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked as the 49,563rd most popular surname, dropping slightly to the 52,482nd spot by 2010. This represents a change of -5.89 in rank. The total count of individuals with this surname also saw a minor drop from 398 in 2000 to 395 in 2010, representing a -0.75 change. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Vandekamp per 100,000 people decreased by 13.33, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,563 | #52,482 | -5.89% |
| Count | 398 | 395 | -0.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vandekamp
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Vandekamp surname have identified as White, although this proportion dropped slightly from 98.99% in 2000 to 96.20% in 2010. A small percentage identified as having mixed race background, at 2.03% in 2010, up from 0% in 2000. The representation of Hispanic individuals among those with the Vandekamp surname also increased marginally, from 0% in 2000 to 1.27% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained static, with no individuals identifying within these groups in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.99% | 96.2% | -2.82% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.03% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |