Explore the Family Name Vandenbosch
The meaning of Vandenbosch
Dutch (Van den Bosch) and Flemish (also Van den Bosch): topographic name for someone who lived by an area of woodland, Dutch bos(ch), or a habitational name for someone from Den Bosch (‘s-Hertogenbosch) or from Oudenbosch, both in North Brabant, or from a village in Brabant called den Bosch, near Malines.
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How common is the last name Vandenbosch in the United States?
The surname Vandenbosch has seen a slight increase in popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 15,910 and by 2010 it had risen to 15,700, reflecting a 1.32% change. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 1,678 in 2000 to 1,858 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 10.73%. The proportion of people with the surname Vandenbosch per 100,000 also experienced a minor increase, moving from 0.62 in 2000 to 0.63 in 2010, a 1.61% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,910 | #15,700 | 1.32% |
| Count | 1,678 | 1,858 | 10.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.63 | 1.61% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vandenbosch
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Vandenbosch, based on Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some changes observed between 2000 and 2010. The largest group remained those identifying as White, although their percentage decreased slightly from 96.96% in 2000 to 95.64% in 2010. The second most significant group showed a substantial increase: individuals identifying as Hispanic went from 1.49% in 2000 to 2.64% in 2010, a 77.18% change. Likewise, there was noticeable growth in the number of people identifying as two or more races, which jumped by 50% from 0.54% to 0.81%. Asian/Pacific Islanders saw a small decrease from 0.66% to 0.59%. The percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities stayed the same, with no representation in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.96% | 95.64% | -1.36% |
| Hispanic | 1.49% | 2.64% | 77.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0.54% | 0.81% | 50% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.66% | 0.59% | -10.61% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |