Explore the Family Name Vandervoort
The meaning of Vandervoort
Dutch (Van der Voort) and Flemish (also Van der Voort): topographic name for someone who lived by a ford or crossing point, Middle Dutch voorde, or a habitational name for someone from a place called with this word, for example Tervoort in North Brabant. Compare Vanderford, Vandervort, and Vandivort. History: Johannes (Jan) van der Voort (1870–1939) and his family immigrated in 1908 from Loon op Zand in North Brabant and settled in WI as a farmer. His brother Lambertus (Bart) van der Voort (1875–1971) followed two years later and settled in MT. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Dirk, Pieter, Hendrik.
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How common is the last name Vandervoort in the United States?
The surname Vandervoort has registered a slight shift in its popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, it held the rank of 24,949 which slightly dipped to a ranking of 25,902 in 2010, marking a marginal decrease in popularity by about 3.82 percent. However, the count of individuals bearing this name saw a minor increase of 1.5 percent, moving from 935 in 2000 to 949 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people reduced by 8.57 percent, indicating that while more people bore the name, it was less common overall due to population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,949 | #25,902 | -3.82% |
| Count | 935 | 949 | 1.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.32 | -8.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vandervoort
Analyzing the ethnicity distribution associated with the surname Vandervoort, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were no significant changes over the decade. The largest ethnic group identified as White, with 93.80 percent in 2000 decreasing slightly to 92.73 percent in 2010. The Hispanic representation increased by 58.54 percent, although still a relatively small share at 3.90 percent in 2010. The number of individuals identifying with two or more races also rose, with a 23.44 percent increase from 1.28 percent to 1.58 percent. However, Black representation saw a decrease of 38.60 percent, reducing from 1.71 percent to 1.05 percent. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.8% | 92.73% | -1.14% |
| Hispanic | 2.46% | 3.9% | 58.54% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 1.58% | 23.44% |
| Black | 1.71% | 1.05% | -38.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |