Explore the Family Name Vrooman
The meaning of Vrooman
Dutch: variant of Vroman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vrooman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vrooman saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 17,101st most common name, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 18,411th spot, representing a 7.66% decrease. The total count of people with this last name also decreased from 1,531 in 2000 to 1,504 in 2010, marking a -1.76% change. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly declined by 10.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,101 | #18,411 | -7.66% |
| Count | 1,531 | 1,504 | -1.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.51 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vrooman
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts within the Vrooman surname bearers. While the majority identified as White in both years (95.56% in 2000 and 92.69% in 2010), there was a small decrease in this group by 3%. Meanwhile, all other ethnic identities witnessed an increase. American Indian and Alaskan Native saw the largest rise, with an 83.67% change from 2000 to 2010. There were also significant increases in the percentage of individuals identifying as Black (69.23%), Hispanic (68.64%), Two or more races (55.33%), and Asian/Pacific Islander (35.90%). Despite these changes, the data was suppressed in certain cases for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.56% | 92.69% | -3% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 2.33% | 55.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 1.99% | 68.64% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.98% | 1.8% | 83.67% |
| Black | 0.39% | 0.66% | 69.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 0.53% | 35.9% |