Explore the Family Name Vercauteren
The meaning of Vercauteren
Flemish: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Kouter (meaning ‘cultivated land’), for example in East Flanders, Belgium.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vercauteren in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vercauteren experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The data suggests a decrease of 9.3 positions in rank from 76,700 in 2000 to 83,834 by the year 2010. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname dropped by about 3.86%, going from 233 people in 2000 to 224 in 2010. This resulted in a small reduction in the proportion per 100,000, which fell by 11.11% from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,700 | #83,834 | -9.3% |
| Count | 233 | 224 | -3.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vercauteren
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Vercauteren surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnicity. Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, nearly all (97.32%) of those carrying the surname identified as White in 2010, down slightly from 97.85% in 2000. There were no recorded changes in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.85% | 97.32% | -0.54% |
| 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% |