Explore the Family Name Vandenbos
The meaning of Vandenbos
Dutch: variant of Vandenbosch.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vandenbos in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Vandenbos has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Vandenbos ranked 33,830th in popularity amongst all surnames in the U.S., with 635 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, it had climbed to the 33,596th position, with 678 people bearing this surname, noting a growth rate of 6.77%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 4.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,830 | #33,596 | 0.69% |
| Count | 635 | 678 | 6.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vandenbos
Turning our attention to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Vandenbos, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is predominantly white, representing more than 94% of individuals with this surname in both 2000 and 2010, though it saw a minor decrease of 0.63% over this period. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also declined by 6.33%, while the Hispanic representation dropped by 13.66%. Interestingly, the proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase from 0.79% in 2000 to 2.36% in 2010, marking a change of almost 200%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native populations during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.59% | 94.99% | -0.63% |
| Two or More Races | 0.79% | 2.36% | 198.73% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 1.77% | -13.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.79% | 0.74% | -6.33% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |