Explore the Family Name Vanderwende

The meaning of Vanderwende

Dutch (Van der Wende): possibly a topographic name for someone living near a wende ‘location on a field where the plow turns’.

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

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, Vanderwende is not a common surname in the United States. In 2000, it ranked 72,466th in terms of popularity and fell to 80,419th by 2010, signifying a decrease of nearly 11%. The actual number of persons bearing the Vanderwende surname also decreased from 250 in 2000 to 236 in 2010, marking a drop of approximately 5.6%. The proportion per 100,000 people fell by roughly 11% during this period.

20002010Change
Rank#72,466#80,419-10.97%
Count250236-5.6%
Proportion per 100k0.090.08-11.11%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vanderwende

In relation to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Vanderwende surname identify as white, with a slight decrease observed over the decade. In 2000, the percentage stood at 99.2% but dropped to 97.88% in 2010, reflecting a change of -1.33%. There were no recorded Vanderwende individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.

20002010Change
White99.2%97.88%-1.33%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Hispanic0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%