Explore the Family Name Vanderjagt
The meaning of Vanderjagt
Dutch (Van der Jagt): occupational name for a huntsman, literally ‘of the hunt’. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Lourens, Marinus, Pim.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vanderjagt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vanderjagt saw a slight increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 53,556th and by 2010, it had moved up to 55,255th, showing a decrease of -3.17% in its rank. However, there was a small growth in the actual count of individuals with this surname, increasing from 362 in 2000 to 372 in 2010, an increase of 2.76%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.13 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,556 | #55,255 | -3.17% |
| Count | 362 | 372 | 2.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vanderjagt
As for the ethnicity associated with the surname Vanderjagt, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that in both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as white, although there was a slight decrease from 97.79% to 96.51% over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed a modest increase, moving from 1.38% in 2000 to 1.61% in 2010. No persons with the surname Vanderjagt identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, in 2010, 1.34% reported having two or more ethnic identities, a category not reported in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.79% | 96.51% | -1.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 1.61% | 16.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.34% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |