Explore the Family Name Vanderwerff
The meaning of Vanderwerff
Dutch (Van der Werff): variant of Vanderwerf. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Gerrit, Henk, Cornie.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vanderwerff in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vanderwerff has seen a slight increase in popularity in the United States. In 2000, Vanderwerff ranked 29,099th most common surname, and by 2010 it had climbed to 28,746th. This represents a growth of approximately 1.21%. In terms of sheer numbers, there were 767 individuals with the Vanderwerff surname in 2000, and by 2010 that number had risen to 828, an increase of about 7.95%. The proportion per 100k people remained stable at 0.28.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,099 | #28,746 | 1.21% |
| Count | 767 | 828 | 7.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vanderwerff
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. A significant majority of individuals with the Vanderwerff surname identify as White, but this percentage decreased slightly from 97.91% to 95.05% over the decade. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0.78% to 2.42%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also grew from 0.65% to 0.97%. For those identifying as two or more races, the data was suppressed in 2000, but by 2010 accounted for 1.21% of Vanderwerffs. There was no recorded change for individuals self-identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.91% | 95.05% | -2.92% |
| Hispanic | 0.78% | 2.42% | 210.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.21% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.65% | 0.97% | 49.23% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |