Find out how popular the last name Aalderink is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Aalderink.

Aalderink, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Aalderink surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aalderink in America

Aalderink is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aalderink surname appeared 111 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Aalderink.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aalderink to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Aalderink

The surname Aalderink originated in the Netherlands, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Dutch words "alder" meaning "alder tree" and "ink" meaning "meadow" or "pasture." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near an alder tree meadow or pasture.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aalderink can be found in the Dutch province of Overijssel in the late 1500s. The name is also mentioned in various municipal records from the cities of Zwolle and Deventer during this time period.

In the 17th century, the Aalderink name appeared in the town of Borne, located in the eastern part of the Netherlands. The name was associated with a family of landowners and farmers who owned property in the region.

During the 18th century, a notable figure with the surname Aalderink was Jan Aalderink, a merchant and trader who was born in Borne in 1724 and died in 1798. He was known for his successful business ventures and his involvement in local politics.

Another noteworthy individual was Gerrit Aalderink, who was born in Borne in 1812. He served as a military officer in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) during the Dutch colonial era and was awarded several honors for his service.

In the late 19th century, a prominent member of the Aalderink family was Hendrik Aalderink, a Dutch politician and lawyer who was born in Borne in 1857 and died in 1928. He served as a member of the Dutch parliament and was known for his advocacy of social reforms.

The name Aalderink has also been associated with several place names in the Netherlands, such as the village of Aalderinksveld, which is located in the municipality of Haaksbergen in the province of Overijssel. This village likely derived its name from the Aalderink family who may have owned land or resided in the area.

While the surname Aalderink is primarily concentrated in the Netherlands, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to immigration. However, its origins can be traced back to the Dutch provinces of Overijssel and Gelderland, where it has a long and rich history dating back several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aalderink

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Aalderink.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Aalderink was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Aalderink has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Aalderink was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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