Explore the Family Name Vanterpool
The meaning of Vanterpool
Dutch: variant of Vanderpoel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vanterpool in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vanterpool has grown in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 43,377th but rose to the 32,935th spot in 2010, an increase of approximately 24%. The count of individuals with this surname also jumped from 469 in 2000 to 696 in 2010, marking a significant rise of around 48%. Per 100,000 people, the proportion of individuals carrying the Vanterpool surname grew by 41% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,377 | #32,935 | 24.07% |
| Count | 469 | 696 | 48.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.24 | 41.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vanterpool
Regarding the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Vanterpool, data from the Decennial U.S. Census sheds some light. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a substantial increase in the Hispanic community, rising from 11.09% to 15.37%, a change of nearly 39%. During the same period, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races increased by about 23%, and those identifying as white saw a growth of around 18%. However, the Black community experienced a decrease from 81.24% to 74.28%, a drop of roughly 8.6%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 81.24% | 74.28% | -8.57% |
| Hispanic | 11.09% | 15.37% | 38.59% |
| Two or More Races | 4.69% | 5.75% | 22.6% |
| White | 2.56% | 3.02% | 17.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |