Explore the Family Name Vanderlaan
The meaning of Vanderlaan
Dutch (Van der Laan): topographic name from laan ‘lane, path’, or a habitational name for someone from any of various minor places called De Laan (in the provinces of North and South Holland, and North Brabant) or Ter Laan (in Groningen). Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Dirk, Gerrit, Pieter, Cornelis, Derk, Hilko, Laurens.
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How common is the last name Vanderlaan in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vanderlaan has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Vanderlaan was ranked 16,042 in terms of popularity but dropped to rank 16,420 in 2010, reflecting a 2.36% decrease. Despite this, the count of people bearing the surname increased from 1,660 in 2000 to 1,752 in 2010, indicating a 5.54% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 4.84%, from 0.62 in 2000 to 0.59 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,042 | #16,420 | -2.36% |
| Count | 1,660 | 1,752 | 5.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.59 | -4.84% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vanderlaan
When it comes to ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there has been a minor shift between 2000 and 2010. The largest ethnic identity associated with the surname Vanderlaan remains White, with a slight increase from 94.10% in 2000 to 94.18% in 2010. The percentage of Vanderlaans who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 25.93%, from 0.54% in 2000 to 0.40% in 2010. There was a slight increase in those identifying with two or more races, from 1.81% in 2000 to 1.94% in 2010. The percentage of Hispanic individuals decreased slightly from 2.95% in 2000 to 2.85% in 2010. The data for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.1% | 94.18% | 0.09% |
| Hispanic | 2.95% | 2.85% | -3.39% |
| Two or More Races | 1.81% | 1.94% | 7.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.54% | 0.4% | -25.93% |
| Black | 0.6% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |