Explore the Family Name Verheyden
The meaning of Verheyden
Flemish and Dutch: shortened form of Vanderheyden. This surname is also found in Germany.
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How common is the last name Verheyden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Verheyden' saw a slight drop between 2000 and 2010. The rank decreased by 8.6%, moving from 106,477 in 2000 to 115,639 in 2010. In terms of count, there was a minor decrease of 2.58% with 155 occurrences in 2000 reducing to 151 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 16.67% from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #106,477 | #115,639 | -8.6% |
| Count | 155 | 151 | -2.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Verheyden
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the Verheyden surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White. Between 2000 and 2010, this ethnic identity grew slightly from 93.55% to 95.36%. There were no reported instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.55% | 95.36% | 1.93% |
| 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% |