Explore the Family Name Vandervliet

The meaning of Vandervliet

Dutch (Van der Vliet): topographic name for someone who lived by a stream, Middle Dutch vliet.

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How common is the last name Vandervliet in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vandervliet saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 47,389th most popular surname, while by 2010, it had risen to the 46,487th position, marking a 1.9% change. The number of individuals with the surname also increased during this period, growing from 421 to 458, an 8.79% rise. However, the proportion of Vandervliets per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.16.

20002010Change
Rank#47,389#46,4871.9%
Count4214588.79%
Proportion per 100k0.160.160%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vandervliet

In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the Vandervliet surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White. This group accounted for 96.67% of Vandervliets in 2000 and slightly decreased to 95.85% in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of Hispanic Vandervliets slightly declined from 1.90% to 1.75%. Interestingly, 2010 saw the emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander and individuals of two or more races within the Vandervliet population, making up 1.09% and 1.31% respectively. There were no recorded instances of Vandervliets identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.

20002010Change
White96.67%95.85%-0.85%
Hispanic1.9%1.75%-7.89%
Two or More Races0%1.31%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%1.09%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%