Explore the Family Name Vanes
The meaning of Vanes
English (Worcestershire and Staffordshire): 1. of Norman origin, a habitational name from Vains (Manche). 2. variant of Vane, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
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How common is the last name Vanes in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vanes has grown in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname rose from 46000 in 2000 to 42308 in 2010, showcasing an increase of 8.03%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Vanes surname increased by 17.39% during this period, from 437 to 513 people. The proportion per 100k also saw a small rise of 6.25%, indicating a growing use of the Vanes surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,000 | #42,308 | 8.03% |
| Count | 437 | 513 | 17.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.17 | 6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vanes
As per the Decennial U.S. Census, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Vanes underwent some changes from 2000 to 2010. In both years, no Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities were recorded. The proportion of 'Vanes' identifying as White decreased slightly by 0.95% while those identifying as Hispanic saw a notable increase of 21.18%. The percentage of the surname belonging to Two or More Races decreased by 15.00%, and the Black ethnicity percentage also saw a reduction of 29.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.56% | 87.72% | -0.95% |
| Hispanic | 5.95% | 7.21% | 21.18% |
| Black | 2.75% | 1.95% | -29.09% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 1.36% | -15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |