Explore the Family Name Vanderark
The meaning of Vanderark
Dutch (Van der Ark): topographic name for someone living near an ark ‘small sluice’, or a habitational name for someone from a place called Ark in Gelderland near Nijkerk.
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How common is the last name Vanderark in the United States?
The surname Vanderark, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Vanderark was ranked 70,052nd in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 76,533rd, a decrease of 9.25%. The count of people with the Vanderark surname also saw a slight decrease during this period, going from 261 in 2000 to 251 in 2010, a drop of 3.83%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also decreased by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,052 | #76,533 | -9.25% |
| Count | 261 | 251 | -3.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vanderark
On the aspect of ethnicity, the Vanderark surname showed some changes between 2000 and 2010 based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of Vanderark's identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a significant decrease, going from 1.92% in 2000 to none in 2010. However, a new ethnic identity appeared in 2010, with 2.79% identifying as belonging to two or more races. The majority of Vanderarks identified as White in both years, though there was a slight decrease from 97.7% in 2000 to 97.21% in 2010. Meanwhile, Vanderarks identifying as Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.7% | 97.21% | -0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.92% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |