Explore the Family Name Vandevoort
The meaning of Vandevoort
Dutch (Van de Voort): variant of Vandervoort.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vandevoort in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vandevoort has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname improved from 46,678 in 2000 to 45,653 in 2010, reflecting a positive change of 2.2 percent. The count of individuals with this name also expanded by 9.09 percent, from 429 in 2000 to 468 in 2010. Despite these shifts, the proportion of individuals named Vandevoort per 100,000 remained the same at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,678 | #45,653 | 2.2% |
| Count | 429 | 468 | 9.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vandevoort
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Vandevoort. In both 2000 and 2010, the vast majority of bearers of the surname were White, with percentages of 97.67 and 97.86 respectively. Over the decade, there was no reported change in the number of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this name. However, there emerged a small percentage (1.28%) of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010 where none was reported in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.67% | 97.86% | 0.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |