Explore the Family Name Vannatta
The meaning of Vannatta
Altered form of Van Natter or of its original Dutch form Van Etten. Compare Vanatta.
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How common is the last name Vannatta in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vannatta has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, Vannatta was ranked 13,641 in terms of popularity and had 2,040 counts. By 2010, its rank fell to 14,030 with an increase in count to 2,147, indicating a growth of 5.25% in number despite a minor drop in rank. The proportion per 100k also saw a decline of 3.95% from 0.76 in 2000 to 0.73 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,641 | #14,030 | -2.85% |
| Count | 2,040 | 2,147 | 5.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.76 | 0.73 | -3.95% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vannatta
The ethnicity table, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, shows some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Vannatta between 2000 and 2010. The largest group remained those identifying as White, although their proportion decreased slightly from 95.64% to 93.67%. There was insignificant change in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, with an increase from 1.18% to 1.44%, while the Hispanic demographic saw a rise from 1.18% to 1.49%. Notably, those identifying with two or more races increased significantly from 1.72% in 2000 to 3.03% in 2010. Data for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native categories were either suppressed or remained at 0 throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.64% | 93.67% | -2.06% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 3.03% | 76.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 1.49% | 26.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.18% | 1.44% | 22.03% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |