Explore the Family Name Veldhuis
The meaning of Veldhuis
Dutch: habitational name from Veldhuis in North Holland or alternatively perhaps from Feldhaus in Lower Saxony, Germany. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Henk. German Johannes.
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How common is the last name Veldhuis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Veldhuis' slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 87,729th in terms of popularity and then dropped by 2.72% to 90,113 in 2010. However, the total count of people with the Veldhuis surname increased by 4.06% during the same period, from 197 to 205 individuals. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #87,729 | #90,113 | -2.72% |
| Count | 197 | 205 | 4.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Veldhuis
Regarding the ethnic identity as reported in the Decennial U.S. Census, the Veldhuis surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnicity, which accounted for 97.97% in 2000 and slightly reduced to 97.07% in 2010, marking a decrease of 0.92%. There were no recorded instances of this surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.97% | 97.07% | -0.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |