Explore the Family Name Vlietstra
The meaning of Vlietstra
West Frisian: topographic name for someone who lived near a brook, stream, from Dutch vliet ‘brook, stream’ + the suffix -stra from Old Frisian sittera ‘inhabitant of’.
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How common is the last name Vlietstra in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vlietstra has been growing in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, this name was ranked at 59,293 and by 2010 it had moved up to 52,619 - a change of 11.26 percent. The overall count of people named Vlietstra also increased from 319 in 2000 to 394 in 2010, marking a 23.51 percent increase. Additionally, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k rose from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010, an 8.33 percent uptick.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,293 | #52,619 | 11.26% |
| Count | 319 | 394 | 23.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vlietstra
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Vlietstra, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows there's been a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, nearly all (99.69 percent) identified as White, but by 2010, that figure had dropped slightly to 97.72 percent. Interestingly, though no individuals identified as having two or more races in 2000, by 2010, 1.52 percent of those with the Vlietstra surname did. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Vlietstra surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.69% | 97.72% | -1.98% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |