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

VanAllman, 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 VanAllman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of VanAllman in America

VanAllman is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The VanAllman surname appeared 100 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 VanAllman.

The history of the last name VanAllman

The surname VANALLMAN is of Dutch origin, originating in the Netherlands in the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Dutch words "van" meaning "from" and "allman" meaning "common land" or "public land." This suggests the name may have referred to someone who lived on or worked on communal land shared by a village or community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the VANALLMAN surname can be found in the Dutch town of Delft in the year 1589, where a Hans VANALLMAN is mentioned in a local registry. The name also appears in records from the city of Rotterdam in the early 1600s, with spellings varying slightly, such as VANALLMANN and VANALLMANNE.

During the Dutch Golden Age in the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the VANALLMAN name was Pieter VANALLMAN (1619-1678), a wealthy merchant and ship owner based in Amsterdam. He was known for his successful trading ventures with the Dutch East Indies and his influential role in the city's mercantile community.

In the 18th century, the VANALLMAN surname spread to other parts of Europe, particularly in areas with significant Dutch populations or cultural influences. One such example is Johann VANALLMAN (1738-1812), a German-born composer and musician who spent much of his career in Denmark, where he served as the court musician for the Danish royal family.

As the name traveled further afield, it also found its way to the Americas. One of the earliest recorded instances in the New World is that of Dirk VANALLMAN (1765-1832), a Dutch immigrant who settled in New York in the late 18th century and became a prosperous farmer and landowner in the Hudson Valley region.

Another notable figure with the VANALLMAN surname was Eliza VANALLMAN (1810-1884), an American author and activist from Philadelphia. She was a prominent voice in the abolitionist movement and worked tirelessly to advocate for the rights of enslaved people and their freedom.

The VANALLMAN name has also been present in various other parts of the world, including individuals like Willem VANALLMAN (1867-1942), a South African businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of education and healthcare in the Cape Colony region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name VanAllman

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

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 VanAllman 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.

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 VanAllman was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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