Explore the Family Name Vanstory
The meaning of Vanstory
American (rarely Van Story), possibly of Dutch origin: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vanstory in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vanstory has seen a rise in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 51,458 in terms of popularity and had a count of 380. By 2010, its rank had improved to 47,966 and the number of individuals with this surname had increased by 16.05% to 441. This change also reflected in the proportion per 100k which saw a 7.14% increase from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,458 | #47,966 | 6.79% |
| Count | 380 | 441 | 16.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vanstory
Regarding ethnicity, the census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Vanstory surname identified as White, comprising 68.16% in 2000 and 63.49% in 2010, showing a slight decrease. There was an increase in the Black ethnicity from 25.79% in 2000 to 30.61% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races also rose from 2.37% to 3.85%. A new addition was those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, which stood at 1.36% in 2010. Notably, there were no individuals identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, whereas in 2000, 2.63% had identified as Hispanic. All these changes in ethnic identity are based on the Decennial U.S. Census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.16% | 63.49% | -6.85% |
| Black | 25.79% | 30.61% | 18.69% |
| Two or More Races | 2.37% | 3.85% | 62.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.36% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.63% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |