Explore the Family Name Veeneman
The meaning of Veeneman
Dutch: variant of Van Veen or Van der Veen, habitational names from any of the places called Veen or het Veen, from veen ‘peat, peat bog’, for example Veen in North Brabant.
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How common is the last name Veeneman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Veeneman has slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 67,725th in frequency, but by 2010, it had risen to 66,931st, marking a change of approximately 1.17%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also grew from 272 to 295 over the same decade, a rise of roughly 8.46%. However, the proportion per 100 thousand people remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #66,931 | 1.17% |
| Count | 272 | 295 | 8.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Veeneman
Regarding its ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of the bearers of the Veeneman surname identify as White. In 2000, a substantial 98.9% identified as such, and although it decreased marginally to 98.31% by 2010, the White ethnicity still dominates. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races saw a small increase, from 0% in 2000 to 1.69% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were all reported as 0.00% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.9% | 98.31% | -0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.69% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |