Explore the Family Name Vangen
The meaning of Vangen
Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads named with the definite singular of vang, from Old Norse vangr ‘field’, ‘meadow’. Compare Wangen.
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How common is the last name Vangen in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vangen experienced a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 85,297, which improved to 85,049 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 0.29%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 204 to 220 over the same decade, marking an increase of 7.84%. However, the proportion of individuals named Vangen per 100,000 decreased by 12.5% in this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,297 | #85,049 | 0.29% |
| Count | 204 | 220 | 7.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vangen
Regarding ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Vangen identified as White, accounting for 99.02% in 2000 and 95.45% in 2010, showing a decrease of 3.61%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.02% | 95.45% | -3.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |