Explore the Family Name Vanderzanden
The meaning of Vanderzanden
Dutch (Van der Zanden) and Flemish (also Van der Zanden): topographic name from zand ‘sand’, or a habitational name for someone from any of numerous places in Belgium and the Netherlands, named with this word.
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How common is the last name Vanderzanden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vanderzanden displayed a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 27,207 and by 2010, it had dropped slightly to rank 28,001, indicating a decrease of -2.92%. However, despite this slip in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Vanderzanden surname increased from 836 in 2000 to 856 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 2.39%. The proportion per 100k people also decreased slightly from 0.31 to 0.29, with a change rate of -6.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,207 | #28,001 | -2.92% |
| Count | 836 | 856 | 2.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.29 | -6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vanderzanden
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals bearing the Vanderzanden name identify as White. In 2000, this group constituted 96.89% of total Vanderzandens and slightly decreased to 95.21% in 2010, marking a change of -1.73%. Interestingly, the number of Vanderzandens identifying as having two or more races saw a significant increase, moving from 0.72% in 2000 to 1.64% in 2010 – an impressive 127.78% change. Moreover, there was a modest increase in the number of Hispanic Vanderzandens from 1.32% to 1.64%, representing a 24.24% increase. There were no Asian/Pacific Islander or Black individuals recorded under this surname for both years. However, by 2010, American Indian and Alaskan Natives appeared in the Vanderzanden ethnicity data at 0.93%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.89% | 95.21% | -1.73% |
| Two or More Races | 0.72% | 1.64% | 127.78% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 1.64% | 24.24% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.93% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |