Explore the Family Name Vangsness
The meaning of Vangsness
Norwegian: old variant of Vangsnes (and, in North America, probably also an altered form of this), a habitational name from a farmstead in Sogn named Vangsnes, probably from Old Norse vangsni ‘plowshare’ (indicating a reef of that shape) + nes ‘headland, promontory’. Compare Wangsness. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Ole, Uwe.
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How common is the last name Vangsness in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vangsness saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 72,237th most common surname, but by 2010, it dropped to the 81,458th position, marking a decline of 12.76%. The count also decreased during this decade from 251 to 232, a drop of 7.57%. The proportion per 100,000 people fell by 11.11% from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,237 | #81,458 | -12.76% |
| Count | 251 | 232 | -7.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vangsness
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reports that nearly all individuals with the surname Vangsness identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage slightly increased over the decade from 98.41% to 98.71%, a change of 0.30%. There were no recorded instances of the Vangsness surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying as two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.41% | 98.71% | 0.3% |
| 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% |