Explore the Family Name Vandewalker
The meaning of Vandewalker
Variant of Vanderwalker, a surname of Dutch origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vandewalker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vandewalker experienced a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Vandewalker was ranked 42,289 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had dropped to 46,647, a decrease of 10.31%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname fell from 483 in 2000 to 456 in 2010, reflecting a decline of 5.59%. The proportion of people named Vandewalker per 100,000 also reduced by 16.67% over the decade, going from 0.18 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,289 | #46,647 | -10.31% |
| Count | 483 | 456 | -5.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vandewalker
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Vandewalker also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, nearly all (97.52%) of those with the Vandewalker name identified as White, dropping slightly to 96.71% by 2010. The years 2000 and 2010 saw no individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, by 2010 there were individuals who identified as having two or more races (1.54%) and as Hispanic (1.10%), categories that had not been represented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.52% | 96.71% | -0.83% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |