Explore the Family Name Vantrease
The meaning of Vantrease
Americanized form of German Verdries or Verdriess, itself probably of Dutch origin, a variant of Van den Dries (see Dries 2). Compare Vantreese. History: The progenitor of the majority of the Vantreases, Johann Verdries or Verdriess, came to North America in the first half of the 18th century from Hesse in Germany, and settled in MD. The surname Verdries(s) is no longer found in Germany.
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How common is the last name Vantrease in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Vantrease has slightly decreased in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Vantrease was ranked 27,413 in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had slipped to 29,041. The number of individuals with this surname also dipped slightly from 828 in 2000 to 817 in 2010. This represents a change of -1.33%. Similarly, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people declined by approximately 9.68%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,413 | #29,041 | -5.94% |
| Count | 828 | 817 | -1.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.28 | -9.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vantrease
The ethnicity of those bearing the surname Vantrease has seen some shifts as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of people with this surname identified as White (88.89%), followed by Black (8.94%), and Hispanic (1.09%). By 2010, while the largest proportion still identified as White (87.27%), there were notable increases in those identifying as Hispanic (1.59%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (1.10%). Additionally, a small percentage began to identify as Asian/Pacific Islander (0.73%) and Two or more races (1.96%). Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as Black decreased to 7.34%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.89% | 87.27% | -1.82% |
| Black | 8.94% | 7.34% | -17.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.96% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 1.59% | 45.87% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.73% | 0% |