Explore the Family Name Vandenbergh
The meaning of Vandenbergh
Dutch (Van den Bergh) and Flemish (mainly Van den Bergh): variant of Vandenberg. History: This surname is recorded in Beverwyck in New Netherland (now Albany, NY) in the mid-17th century. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Frans, Henk, Pieter. French Constant, Mathieu.
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How common is the last name Vandenbergh in the United States?
The surname Vandenbergh has seen a slight increase in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 46,426 and by 2010, it had risen to 44,576, marking an approximate 4% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 11.57%, from 432 in 2000 to 482 in 2010. However, the proportion of Vandenberghs per 100k remained steady at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,426 | #44,576 | 3.98% |
| Count | 432 | 482 | 11.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vandenbergh
The Decennial U.S. Census data shows a consistent ethnic identity associated with the Vandenbergh surname between 2000 and 2010. The vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, at 96.53% in 2000 and slightly dropping to 96.06% in 2010. A small percentage, about 2.31% in 2000 and 1.87% in 2010, identified as Hispanic. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a minor increase from 1.16% to 1.24%. No individuals with the Vandenbergh surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. Also, none reported having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.53% | 96.06% | -0.49% |
| Hispanic | 2.31% | 1.87% | -19.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.16% | 1.24% | 6.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |