Explore the Family Name Vandenheuvel
The meaning of Vandenheuvel
Dutch (Van den Heuvel) and Flemish (mainly Van den Heuvel): topographic name for someone living on or near a heuvel ‘mound, small hill’, or a habitational name for someone from any of several places in Belgium and the Netherlands named De(n) Heuvel or Heuvel, from the same word.
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How common is the last name Vandenheuvel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vandenheuvel has seen an increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 14,176, but by 2010 it had climbed to 13,883, a change of around 2.07%. Similarly, the number of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 1,944 in 2000 to 2,176 in 2010, reflecting an approximate growth of 11.93%. The proportion of people with this name per 100,000 increased slightly from 0.72 to 0.74, a subtle rise of about 2.78%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,176 | #13,883 | 2.07% |
| Count | 1,944 | 2,176 | 11.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.72 | 0.74 | 2.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vandenheuvel
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows shifts among those with the Vandenheuvel surname. In 2000, nearly all identified as White (97.94%). By 2010, although a large majority still identified as White (96.05%), this represented a slight decrease of about 1.93%. During that same period, there were increases in those identifying as Hispanic (from 0.82% to 1.24%), as well as those reporting two or more ethnicities (from 0.72% to 1.33%). There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, small percentages did identify with these groups.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.94% | 96.05% | -1.93% |
| Two or More Races | 0.72% | 1.33% | 84.72% |
| Hispanic | 0.82% | 1.24% | 51.22% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.51% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.32% | 0% |