Explore the Family Name Vanderleest
The meaning of Vanderleest
Dutch (Van der Leest): habitational name for someone from a place called De Leest in North Brabant, and perhaps also from Leest in Antwerp province, Belgium.
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How common is the last name Vanderleest in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vanderleest has seen a slight increase in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The rank has moved up from 40,908 in 2000 to 40,610 in 2010, marking an upward change of 0.73. The count of individuals with this surname also grew by 6.96, rising from 503 to 538 during the same period. However, the proportion per 100,000 people witnessed a slight decline of -5.26, moving from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,908 | #40,610 | 0.73% |
| Count | 503 | 538 | 6.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vanderleest
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Vanderleest, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority identified as White (97.61), followed by small percentages of Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic each at 0.99. By 2010, the percentage of those identifying as White dropped slightly to 96.28, while the Hispanic representation more than doubled to 2.23. Interestingly, the Asian/Pacific Islander category disappeared in 2010, but a new category emerged: Two or more races at 0.93. The categories Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.61% | 96.28% | -1.36% |
| Hispanic | 0.99% | 2.23% | 125.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.93% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.99% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |