Explore the Family Name Vandivier
The meaning of Vandivier
Americanized form of Dutch Vandeveer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vandivier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vandivier has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 40,019th in popularity with 516 individuals carrying it. By 2010, the rank had increased slightly, moving up to 39,555th and the number of individuals with this surname had grown by 7.75 percent to 556. Despite this growth, the proportion of individuals with the Vandivier surname per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,019 | #39,555 | 1.16% |
| Count | 516 | 556 | 7.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vandivier
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Vandivier, there's been a noticeable shift between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of individuals identifying as White dropped by 4.85 points, from 92.05 percent in 2000 to 87.59 percent in 2010. At the same time, the percentage of those identifying as Black increased by 56.94 percent, moving from 5.04 percent to 7.91 percent. There were also small increases in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.74 percent to 1.80 percent, and those identifying as two or more races, which went from 0 percent to 1.98 percent. No individuals reported Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native as their ethnic identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.05% | 87.59% | -4.85% |
| Black | 5.04% | 7.91% | 56.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.98% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 1.8% | 3.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |