Explore the Family Name Vandermey
The meaning of Vandermey
Dutch (Van der Mey): variant, mostly Americanized (or archaic), of Van der Meij, a habitational name for someone from a place called De Meije, near Woerden in South Holland.
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How common is the last name Vandermey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vandermey saw a slight decline in its popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from 56,826th to 59,742nd, a drop of 5.13%. The count of individuals with this surname, however, increased marginally by 0.6% during the same period, from 336 to 338. The proportion per 100k people also witnessed a decrease of 8.33%, shifting from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,826 | #59,742 | -5.13% |
| Count | 336 | 338 | 0.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vandermey
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Vandermey surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in this percentage from 96.43% to 94.97%. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 0.00% to 1.48%. The category of two or more races recorded a presence in 2000 but showed no representation in 2010. The Hispanic category mirrored this pattern. The categories of Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native had no recorded presence in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.43% | 94.97% | -1.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.49% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |