Explore the Family Name Vanderheyden
The meaning of Vanderheyden
Flemish (also Van der Heyden) and Dutch (Van der Heyden): topographic name from Middle Dutch heede, heide ‘heath, moor’. In North America, this surname may also be an altered form of the much more common Dutch variant Van der Heijden. Compare Verheyden. History: This surname is recorded in Beverwyck in New Netherland (now Albany, NY) in the mid-17th century. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Pierre, Thierry.
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How common is the last name Vanderheyden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vanderheyden saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Vanderheyden ranked as the 20,367th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 21,360th position, a decline of about 4.88%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased modestly from 1,213 in 2000 to 1,226 in 2010, representing a growth of 1.07%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,367 | #21,360 | -4.88% |
| Count | 1,213 | 1,226 | 1.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.42 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vanderheyden
The ethnic identity associated with the Vanderheyden surname also saw some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest ethnicity within this surname remained white, although the percentage decreased slightly from 97.11% in 2000 to 95.76% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander experienced a significant increase, going from 0.58% in 2000 to 1.14% in 2010, reflecting a change of 96.55%. There was also a notable rise in the percentage of those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities, which grew from 0.74% in 2000 to 1.06% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of Hispanic individuals increased by 25%, reaching 1.55% in 2010. The Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native categories reported no recorded figures for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.11% | 95.76% | -1.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 1.55% | 25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.58% | 1.14% | 96.55% |
| Two or More Races | 0.74% | 1.06% | 43.24% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |