Explore the Family Name Vanderhoek
The meaning of Vanderhoek
Dutch (Van der Hoek): variant of Vandenhoek. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Cornelis, Henk, Rutger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vanderhoek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Vanderhoek has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, Vanderhoek was ranked 63,812, while in 2010 it fell to 67,519, marking a decline of around 5.81%. However, the count remained consistent at 292 from 2000 to 2010, meaning the number of individuals with this name didn't change. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped by about 9.09%, moving from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #67,519 | -5.81% |
| Count | 292 | 292 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vanderhoek
The ethnicity distribution of the Vanderhoek surname also showed some small changes based on the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of Vanderhoeks identified as White (93.84%), and this rose slightly to 95.55% in 2010. Those identifying as Two or More Races dropped from 3.77% in 2000 to none reported in 2010. There were no Vanderhoeks identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Interestingly, there was a new addition in 2010, with 2.40% identifying as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.84% | 95.55% | 1.82% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.77% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |