Explore the Family Name Vandeven
The meaning of Vandeven
Dutch (Van de Ven) and Flemish (also Van de Ven): topographic name for someone living near a ven ‘fen, small lake’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vandeven in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vandeven has shown a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Vandeven ranked at 31,848 with a count of 685, representing a proportion per 100K of 0.25. By 2010, the name had jumped up slightly in rank to 31,482 and the count increased to 735, while the proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.25. The change in rank represents an improvement of 1.15 percent, and the count increased by 7.3 percent during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,848 | #31,482 | 1.15% |
| Count | 685 | 735 | 7.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vandeven
The ethnicity associated with the Vandeven surname underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010, as captured by the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, about 98.10 percent of individuals with the Vandeven surname identified as White, with a small percentage (0.88 percent) identifying as Hispanic. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, by 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly to 96.33 percent, while those identifying as Hispanic rose to 1.63 percent. For the first time, individuals also identified as two or more races and Black, both at 0.82 percent. No individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.1% | 96.33% | -1.8% |
| Hispanic | 0.88% | 1.63% | 85.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.82% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |