Explore the Family Name Vandenburgh
The meaning of Vandenburgh
Dutch (Van den Burgh): variant of Vandenburg.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vandenburgh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vandenburgh has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Vandenburgh was ranked as the 28,674th most popular surname, but by 2010 it fell slightly to the 29,793rd position, marking a change of -3.9%. However, the overall count of individuals with this surname rose marginally from 782 to 789 in the same period, indicating a growth rate of 0.9%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also declined from 0.29 to 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,674 | #29,793 | -3.9% |
| Count | 782 | 789 | 0.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.27 | -6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vandenburgh
The Decennial U.S. Census data further provides an insight into the ethnicity of individuals carrying the surname Vandenburgh. There was a marked decline in people identifying as White, falling from 98.59% in 2000 to 94.80% in 2010. However, the data reflects an emergence of diversity in the ethnic identity associated with this surname. For instance, there was no one identified as Hispanic or belonging to two or more races in 2000, but by 2010, these categories accounted for 2.03% and 1.52% respectively. Similarly, American Indian and Alaskan Native representation stood at 0.89% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as Black dropped to zero in 2010 from 0.64% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.59% | 94.8% | -3.84% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.03% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.89% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.64% | 0% | 0% |