Explore the Family Name Verellen
The meaning of Verellen
Flemish (Antwerp province, Belgium): habitational name, a shortening of Van der Hellen, for someone from a place called De Helle, helling ‘slope, dockyard’.
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How common is the last name Verellen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Verellen has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this name jumped from 63,297th place in 2000 to a more common 58,042nd place in 2010, showing an 8.3% change. In terms of count, the number of people with this surname rose by 18.64%, from 295 individuals in 2000 to 350 individuals in 2010. This growth is also represented in the proportion per 100,000 people, which saw a slight increase from 0.11 to 0.12 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,297 | #58,042 | 8.3% |
| Count | 295 | 350 | 18.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Verellen
The ethnic identity associated with the Verellen surname has also changed between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 94.24% of Verellens were white, but this percentage fell slightly to 92.86% by 2010. Interestingly, individuals of Hispanic ethnicity bearing the Verellen surname grew significantly from 1.69% in 2000 to 2.86% in 2010, a 69.23% change. Additionally, the percentage of Verellens of two or more ethnicities rose by 12.81%. There was minimal change among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, with a small 1.18% increase. No Verellens identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.24% | 92.86% | -1.46% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 2.86% | 69.23% |
| Two or More Races | 2.03% | 2.29% | 12.81% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.69% | 1.71% | 1.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |