Explore the Family Name Vandermeulen
The meaning of Vandermeulen
Dutch (Van der Meulen) and Flemish (also Van der Meulen): variant of Vandermolen. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Roelof, Dirk, Derk, Hendrik, Ineke, Klaas, Pieter.
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How common is the last name Vandermeulen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vandermeulen experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 20,618 in terms of surnames most frequently used, and by 2010, it fell slightly to rank 20,750 - a change of about -0.64%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the surname Vandermeulen increased by 6.7% over the same period, from 1,194 to 1,274. The proportion per 100k also witnessed a marginal decrease of -2.27%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,618 | #20,750 | -0.64% |
| Count | 1,194 | 1,274 | 6.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.43 | -2.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vandermeulen
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White with the surname Vandermeulen decreased slightly from 98.07% to 96.00%, a change of -2.11%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic population with this surname saw notable growth, rising from 0.59% to 1.88%. While the representation of Asian/Pacific Islanders went from 0.50% to being suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons, those identifying with two or more races started to appear in the data, accounting for 1.57% in 2010. The percentages for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.07% | 96% | -2.11% |
| Hispanic | 0.59% | 1.88% | 218.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |