Explore the Family Name Venhuizen
The meaning of Venhuizen
Dutch: habitational name for someone from Venhuizen near Enkhuizen in North Holland.
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How common is the last name Venhuizen in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Venhuizen has seen a notable increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 44,654th in terms of popularity and this rank improved to 41,799th by 2010, representing a 6.39% change. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 453 in 2000 to 520 in 2010, indicating a substantial growth rate of 14.79%. The proportion per 100,000 people also slightly rose from 0.17 to 0.18 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,654 | #41,799 | 6.39% |
| Count | 453 | 520 | 14.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.18 | 5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Venhuizen
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Venhuizen, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals most of the bearers identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in this group from 97.13% to 95.38%, a change of -1.80%. Although the majority remained overwhelmingly White, a small percentage (1.92%) in 2010 identified as Hispanic, which was a rise from 1.77% in 2000. Additionally, a new category emerged in 2010, with 1.73% identifying as belonging to two or more races. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either non-existent or suppressed for privacy in the census data for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.13% | 95.38% | -1.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 1.92% | 8.47% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |