Explore the Family Name Vroom
The meaning of Vroom
Dutch: 1. from a short form of a personal name, see Vrooman. 2. Dutch vroom ‘pious or brave person’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vroom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vroom had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 32,743rd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 34,390th spot—a 5.03% decline. The count of individuals with the Vroom surname also decreased slightly from 661 in 2000 to 659 in 2010, representing a minor decline of 0.3%. Similarly, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 12%, from 0.25 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,743 | #34,390 | -5.03% |
| Count | 661 | 659 | -0.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.22 | -12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vroom
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Vroom surname. Between 2000 and 2010, there were increases in percentages for the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, and Black categories. The most notable increase was in the Hispanic category which saw an increase of 100%, albeit from a small base of 0.91% in 2000 to 1.82% in 2010. The Black category also saw a significant increase of 50.55%. The percentage identifying as White, however, decreased from 94.86% in 2000 to 92.41% in 2010. There was no change in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.86% | 92.41% | -2.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.66% | 2.43% | 46.39% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 1.97% | 18.67% |
| Hispanic | 0.91% | 1.82% | 100% |
| Black | 0.91% | 1.37% | 50.55% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |