Explore the Family Name Veldhuizen
The meaning of Veldhuizen
Dutch: habitational name from any of the places so named in Drenthe, Gelderland, and Utrecht.
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How common is the last name Veldhuizen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Veldhuizen" has shown a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 44,273rd and rose slightly to 43,285th by 2010, marking a 2.23% change. During the same period, the count of individuals bearing this surname also experienced an 8.95% increase, going from 458 in 2000 to 499 in 2010. Despite these shifts, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,273 | #43,285 | 2.23% |
| Count | 458 | 499 | 8.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Veldhuizen
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data displayed that the majority of individuals with the surname Veldhuizen identified as White, with this group increasing marginally from 95.63% in 2000 to 95.79% in 2010. The percentage of those who identified with two or more races also saw a slight increase, rising from 1.53% to 1.60%. Hispanic representation saw a small growth as well, moving from 1.97% to 2%. Meanwhile, there were no reported individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent using the surname Veldhuizen during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.63% | 95.79% | 0.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.97% | 2% | 1.52% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 1.6% | 4.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |