Explore the Family Name Verhoef
The meaning of Verhoef
Dutch: shortened form of Vanderhoef. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Gerrit, Hendrik, Pieter, Willem.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Verhoef in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Verhoef has seen a rise in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 57,705 in terms of popularity but it jumped to the rank of 54,530 by 2010, marking a 5.5% increase. The count of individuals bearing the Verhoef surname also increased from 330 to 378, reflecting a 14.55% growth. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people slightly increased from 0.12 to 0.13, an uptick of 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,705 | #54,530 | 5.5% |
| Count | 330 | 378 | 14.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Verhoef
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Verhoef surname identify as White. This group made up 97.88% of the Verhoef population in 2000 and decreased slightly to 93.65% in 2010. It's noteworthy that there was no recorded Verhoef identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years. However, the census did document a small percentage (3.97%) of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, which was not present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.88% | 93.65% | -4.32% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.97% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |