Explore the Family Name Verstegen
The meaning of Verstegen
Dutch: variant of Versteeg.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Verstegen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Verstegen saw a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 60,706th and increased to 60,045th by 2010, marking an upward shift of 1.09%. The count of people with this surname also grew from 310 in 2000 to 336 in 2010, a growth rate of 8.39%. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,706 | #60,045 | 1.09% |
| Count | 310 | 336 | 8.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Verstegen
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Verstegen, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some variations over the decade. While the majority of individuals with this surname identified as white in both 2000 and 2010, there was a negligible decrease in this group from 95.16% to 94.94%. The Hispanic demographic showed a significant increase of 38.14%, growing from 1.94% in 2000 to 2.68% in 2010. During this period, the Asian/Pacific Islander category emerged, accounting for 1.49% in 2010 after not being represented in 2000. Conversely, the group identifying with two or more races disappeared completely in 2010 after representing 2.26% in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.16% | 94.94% | -0.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.94% | 2.68% | 38.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.26% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |