Explore the Family Name Verlander
The meaning of Verlander
Altered form of Dutch Van der Lende, a variant of Van der Linde (see Vanderlinde). Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Leonie.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Verlander in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Verlander has been growing in popularity over the years. In 2000, Verlander was ranked as the 54,020th most popular surname, with 358 counts. However, by 2010, it moved up to the 49,636th position, with an 8.12% rise in rank and 423 counts, signifying an 18.16% increase. Accordingly, the proportion of people with the Verlander name per 100,000 increased by 7.69% from 0.13 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,020 | #49,636 | 8.12% |
| Count | 358 | 423 | 18.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Verlander
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Verlander, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that there was little change between 2000 and 2010. In both years, no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races were found with this surname. The majority of Verlanders identified as White, with this group increasing slightly from 90.22% to 91.73%. There was a significant decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, from 3.91% to 2.36%. Those identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native also decreased, from 3.91% to 3.55% and from 1.4% to 1.18% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.22% | 91.73% | 1.67% |
| Black | 3.91% | 3.55% | -9.21% |
| Hispanic | 3.91% | 2.36% | -39.64% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.4% | 1.18% | -15.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |