Explore the Family Name Vandenakker
The meaning of Vandenakker
Dutch (Van den Akker): topographic name for someone living by a cultivated field, Dutch akker.
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How common is the last name Vandenakker in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vandenakker has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 59,611th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to become the 57,372nd. This represents a positive change of 3.76%. Alongside this, the count of individuals with this surname also rose from 317 in 2000 to 355 in 2010, an increase of 11.99%. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,611 | #57,372 | 3.76% |
| Count | 317 | 355 | 11.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vandenakker
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts for the surname Vandenakker from 2000 to 2010. The largest ethnic group associated with this surname is White, which saw an increase from 89.27% in 2000 to 91.55% in 2010. However, there were decreases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 3.79% to 2.25%) and Hispanic (from 3.79% to 2.54%). There was also a decrease in those identifying with two or more races, falling from 2.21% to 1.69%. Interestingly, there was no data for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities in 2000, but by 2010, 1.97% identified as Black while the latter category remained at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.27% | 91.55% | 2.55% |
| Hispanic | 3.79% | 2.54% | -32.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.79% | 2.25% | -40.63% |
| Black | 0% | 1.97% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.21% | 1.69% | -23.53% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |