Explore the Family Name Vanderwilt
The meaning of Vanderwilt
Dutch (Van der Wilt): topographic name from a shortened form of Middle Dutch wildert ‘wilderness, uncultivated land’, or a habitational name for someone from a place called with this word.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vanderwilt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vanderwilt has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Vanderwilt was ranked 62,577th most common name and by 2010 it had dropped to 64,388th. Despite this decrease in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Vanderwilt last name increased from 299 in 2000 to 309 in 2010, showing a small growth rate of 3.34%. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, there was a decline of 9.09% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #64,388 | -2.89% |
| Count | 299 | 309 | 3.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vanderwilt
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Vanderwilt surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, it is predominantly linked to individuals identifying as White, with an increase from 98.33% in 2000 to 99.35% in 2010. Interestingly, no Vanderwilts identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The data for those identifying as two or more races was suppressed in 2000 for privacy and remained at zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.33% | 99.35% | 1.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |