Explore the Family Name Vandergrift
The meaning of Vandergrift
Dutch (Van der Grift): topographic name from Middle Dutch grifte ‘man-made channel’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vandergrift in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vandergrift has shown a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Vandergrift was ranked 19,028th in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 19,398th, representing a decrease of approximately 1.94%. Despite this drop in rank, the count of individuals with the Vandergrift surname actually rose from 1,324 in 2000 to 1,393 in 2010, an increase of 5.21%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 4.08% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,028 | #19,398 | -1.94% |
| Count | 1,324 | 1,393 | 5.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.47 | -4.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vandergrift
The census data also provides insight into the ethnic identities associated with the Vandergrift surname. The majority of individuals with this last name identify as White, making up 92.03% of the total in 2010, a minor decrease from 92.30% in 2000. Other ethnic identities such as Hispanic and Black are represented but constitute a smaller proportion, with Hispanic identity showing a substantial increase of 73.49% between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as Black saw a slight decrease during this period. Interestingly, some new categories appeared in the 2010 census, with people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, though these groups make up less than half a percent of those with the Vandergrift surname. The category of "Two or more races" saw a minor decrease during this time frame. This information is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.3% | 92.03% | -0.29% |
| Black | 4.91% | 4.59% | -6.52% |
| Hispanic | 0.83% | 1.44% | 73.49% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 1.08% | -4.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.43% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.43% | 0% |