Explore the Family Name Vandygriff
The meaning of Vandygriff
Americanized form of Dutch Vandergrift.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vandygriff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vandygriff has shown a slight gain in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was the 53,556th most common in the United States and rose in rank to the 53,419th position by 2010. This represents a minimal change of about 0.26 percent. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased slightly from 362 to 387 during this decade, indicating a growth rate of approximately 6.91 percent while its proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,556 | #53,419 | 0.26% |
| Count | 362 | 387 | 6.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vandygriff
In terms of ethnic identity, Vandygriff is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White, with a consistent percentage above 96 percent for both 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. A small percentage of those with this surname also classify themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander or of two or more races, though these numbers have seen a slight decrease over the decade. There were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.41% | 96.38% | -0.03% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 1.55% | -6.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.66% | 1.29% | -22.29% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |