Explore the Family Name Vandemark
The meaning of Vandemark
Dutch (Van de Mark): variant of Vandermark.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vandemark in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vandemark has seen some fluctuations in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 15,309th most common name, with a count of 1,762 people bearing that last name. By 2010, the popularity rank had slightly decreased to 15,508, even though the actual count of people with the Vandemark surname increased to 1,887. This indicates an overall growth rate of 7.09% during this period. However, when measured in terms of proportion per 100,000 people, the frequency of this surname marginally declined by 1.54%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,309 | #15,508 | -1.3% |
| Count | 1,762 | 1,887 | 7.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.65 | 0.64 | -1.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vandemark
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Vandemark, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a predominantly White demographic. In 2000, 94.55% of individuals with this surname were identified as White, dropping slightly to 93.00% by 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname saw a significant increase of 164.58%, albeit from a relatively small base, rising from 0.96% in 2000 to 2.54% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Black individuals showed a decrease of 11.07%. The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native categories remained constant at 0% for both years, while the category of two or more races experienced an increase of 17.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.55% | 93% | -1.64% |
| Hispanic | 0.96% | 2.54% | 164.58% |
| Black | 2.44% | 2.17% | -11.07% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 1.8% | 17.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |