Explore the Family Name Vandenelzen
The meaning of Vandenelzen
Dutch (Van den Elzen): topographic name for someone living among elder trees, from the plural of Dutch els ‘elder tree’, or a habitational name for someone from Elzen in Brabant, named with this word.
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How common is the last name Vandenelzen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vandenelzen showed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, dropping from rank 73,931 to 74,608, a change of -0.92%. However, the count of individuals with this last name increased by 6.15% during the same period, going from 244 to 259. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,931 | #74,608 | -0.92% |
| Count | 244 | 259 | 6.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vandenelzen
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Vandenelzen identified as White, although this percentage slightly decreased from 98.77% in 2000 to 97.30% in 2010. No significant changes were observed for other ethnic identities, with no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.77% | 97.3% | -1.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |