Explore the Family Name Vanderven
The meaning of Vanderven
Dutch (Van der Ven): variant of Vandeven.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vanderven in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vanderven showed a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 91,801st in terms of popularity and it dropped to 95,115th in 2010, representing a change of -3.61%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Vanderven surname increased slightly from 186 in 2000 to 192 in 2010, a rise of 3.23%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.07 both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,801 | #95,115 | -3.61% |
| Count | 186 | 192 | 3.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vanderven
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that majority of those with the Vanderven surname identified as white, although the percentage dropped from 96.24% in 2000 to 92.19% in 2010. There was a significant increase in the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic, going up from 2.69% to 5.21%, an increase of 93.68%. No individuals with the Vanderven surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.24% | 92.19% | -4.21% |
| Hispanic | 2.69% | 5.21% | 93.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |