Explore the Family Name Vandeman
The meaning of Vandeman
Americanized form (also Van Deman) of an unidentified Dutch habitational name, possibly Van Diemen, from Diemen in North Holland, or Van Demen, from Demen, a place in North Brabant.
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How common is the last name Vandeman in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Vandeman, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a slight decline in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 55,732nd place to 56,588th. However, the number of individuals bearing this surname increased by about 5%, rising from 344 in 2000 to 361 in 2010. As a proportion of the population, the occurrence of Vandeman per 100,000 people dropped slightly by 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,732 | #56,588 | -1.54% |
| Count | 344 | 361 | 4.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vandeman
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts over the same decade. In 2000, an overwhelming majority (97.09%) of those with the Vandeman surname identified as White. By 2010, this figure had decreased to 90.86%. Over the same period, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic emerged within the Vandeman population, making up 1.66% and 4.99% respectively. Additionally, there was a small percentage (1.39%) of individuals reported as having two or more races. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.09% | 90.86% | -6.42% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.99% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.66% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.39% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |