Explore the Family Name Vanderwarker
The meaning of Vanderwarker
Variant of Vanderwalker, a surname of Dutch origin.
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How common is the last name Vanderwarker in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vanderwarker has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 79,958th in popularity, while by 2010 it had climbed to 74,375th, marking an increase of nearly 7%. The number of individuals with the Vanderwarker surname also grew during this period, from 221 people in 2000 to 260 in 2010, representing a 17.65% increase. This indicates that the occurrence of this surname per 100k people also rose by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,958 | #74,375 | 6.98% |
| Count | 221 | 260 | 17.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vanderwarker
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identities associated with the Vanderwarker surname. In 2000, almost all (97.29%) of the individuals with this surname identified as White. By 2010, this percentage had decreased slightly to 94.23%. In contrast, the census recorded for the first time individuals with the Vanderwarker surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, at 1.92% and 2.69% respectively. It is important to note that there were no Vanderwarkers who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.29% | 94.23% | -3.15% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.69% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.92% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |