Explore the Family Name Veldkamp
The meaning of Veldkamp
Dutch: habitational name from any of several farms so named, particularly located in the East Netherlands, for instance Veldkamp in Haaksbergen. The farm name refers to a field name which has been composed of veld ‘field’ + kamp (from Latin campus) ‘piece of land enclosed by heightened soil or shrubbery’. Variant in adjacent Germany is Feldkamp.
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How common is the last name Veldkamp in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Veldkamp saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 56,526 in popularity but by 2010, it had slipped to rank 60,196, indicating a drop of 6.49%. The number of people bearing this surname also decreased marginally from 338 to 335 during this period, a reduction of 0.89%. Furthermore, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 dropped by 15.38%, from 0.13 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,526 | #60,196 | -6.49% |
| Count | 338 | 335 | -0.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Veldkamp
In terms of ethnic identity, the census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Veldkamp surname identify as White. This group increased slightly from 98.52% in 2000 to 99.10% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, according to the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.52% | 99.1% | 0.59% |
| 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% |