Explore the Family Name Vanderpol
The meaning of Vanderpol
Dutch (Van der Pol): topographic name for someone who lived in a pol ‘area of higher ground in fenland’, or a habitational name for someone from a place called with this word, for example De Pol (Overijssel, Drenthe). Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Nelis, Sybren, Gerrit, Marinus, Willem.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vanderpol in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Vanderpol surname has seen a slight increase in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, the name ranked 26,987th in terms of prevalence; by 2010, it had risen to the 26,576th spot, reflecting a 1.52% rise. The number of people bearing the Vanderpol name also increased during this period, going from 845 in 2000 to 917 in 2010—an 8.52% growth. However, the proportion of individuals with this last name per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,987 | #26,576 | 1.52% |
| Count | 845 | 917 | 8.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vanderpol
The ethnic identity associated with the Vanderpol surname has also shifted slightly based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest group continues to be those identifying as White, although their percentage decreased slightly from 96.21% in 2000 to 93.46% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races significantly increased, rising by 122.03% and 136.14%, respectively. The Hispanic representation within individuals with the Vanderpol surname also saw growth, increasing by 47.19%. There were no reported changes for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.21% | 93.46% | -2.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 2.62% | 47.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 1.96% | 136.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.59% | 1.31% | 122.03% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |