Explore the Family Name Veerkamp
The meaning of Veerkamp
Dutch and Noth German: habitational name from Veerkamp near Schapen, in the Emsland district, in Lower Saxony.
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How common is the last name Veerkamp in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Veerkamp has seen a decline in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The surname was ranked 54,522 in 2000 and dropped to 60,636 in 2010, reflecting an 11.21% decrease in rank. In terms of count, there were 354 individuals with the Veerkamp surname in 2000, but this number decreased by 6.21% to 332 by 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Veerkamp surname per 100,000 also saw a decrease of 15.38% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,522 | #60,636 | -11.21% |
| Count | 354 | 332 | -6.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Veerkamp
The ethnic identity associated with the Veerkamp surname has seen minor changes from 2000 to 2010 as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with the Veerkamp surname identified as White, accounting for 93.50% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 93.07% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0 to 1.51%, and those with two or more races decreased moderately from 3.11% to 3.01%. There was a small rise in the percentage identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native from 1.98% to 2.11%, while no individuals identified as Black or Hispanic in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.5% | 93.07% | -0.46% |
| Two or More Races | 3.11% | 3.01% | -3.22% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.98% | 2.11% | 6.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.51% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |