Explore the Family Name Vandermeer
The meaning of Vandermeer
Dutch (Van der Meer) and Flemish: topographic name for someone who lived by a lake, Middle Dutch mere, or a habitational name for someone from any of numerous places called with this word. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Gerrit, Diemer, Albertus, Berend, Dirk, Egbert, Hendrick, Hendrik, Henk, Kees, Maarten, Marinus.
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How common is the last name Vandermeer in the United States?
According to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vandermeer has experienced a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Vandermeer was ranked 16,422nd in terms of commonality among surnames in the United States. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 16,728th, marking a drop of about 1.86 percent. Despite this decline in rank, the absolute count of individuals with the Vandermeer surname increased by nearly 6 percent from 1,614 to 1,710. However, when assessed as a proportion per 100,000 people, the frequency of the Vandermeer surname showed a modest decrease of about 3.33 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,422 | #16,728 | -1.86% |
| Count | 1,614 | 1,710 | 5.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.6 | 0.58 | -3.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vandermeer
On the other hand, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Vandermeer saw remarkable changes between 2000 and 2010. The Census data displayed an increase in diversity within the Vandermeer demographic. In 2000, the overwhelming majority of Vandermeers identified as White, accounting for 96.41 percent. By 2010, while this group still constituted the majority, its share had dropped slightly to 93.86 percent. There was a significant increase in the Asian/Pacific Islander category from 0.31 percent to 0.99 percent, representing a change of 219.35 percent. Those identifying as Hispanic almost doubled, rising from 1.67 percent to 3.10 percent. Additionally, there were new entries into the categories of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native, which were not present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.41% | 93.86% | -2.64% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 3.1% | 85.63% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 1.35% | 8.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.31% | 0.99% | 219.35% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.41% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.29% | 0% |