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

VanAlstine, 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 VanAlstine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of VanAlstine in America

VanAlstine is the 17290th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The VanAlstine surname appeared 1,637 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname VanAlstine.

We can also compare 2010 data for VanAlstine 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 VanAlstine

The surname VANALSTINE originated in the Netherlands during the 16th century. It was derived from the Dutch words "van" meaning "from" and "Aalst" which was a town in the province of North Brabant. The name likely referred to someone who hailed from the town of Aalst or the surrounding area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the VANALSTINE name can be found in a Dutch census record from the year 1598, which lists a Pieter van Aalstine as a resident of the town of Aalst. Over time, the spelling of the name evolved to its current form, VANALSTINE.

In the 17th century, many Dutch settlers emigrated to the American colonies, bringing their surnames with them. The VANALSTINE name began to appear in colonial records from this time period, particularly in the areas of New York and New Jersey.

A notable early bearer of the VANALSTINE surname was Jacob Vanalstine (1650-1725), who was among the first Dutch settlers in the Hudson Valley region of New York. He was granted a large tract of land in what is now Ulster County, and his descendants played a significant role in the development of the area.

Another prominent figure was John Vanalstine (1725-1805), a soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War. He was present at several major battles, including the Battle of Saratoga, and was recognized for his bravery and service.

In the 19th century, the VANALSTINE name continued to spread across America as families moved westward. One notable individual from this period was Samuel Vanalstine (1810-1892), a successful businessman and landowner in Ohio.

Other notable individuals with the VANALSTINE surname include:

• William Vanalstine (1845-1921), a Canadian politician who served as a member of the House of Commons of Canada.
• Cornelius Vanalstine (1870-1945), an American artist known for his landscape paintings of the Hudson Valley region.
• Edna Vanalstine (1895-1982), a prominent educator and advocate for women's rights in the early 20th century.

The VANALSTINE surname has a rich history that spans several centuries and multiple continents, reflecting the migration patterns and cultural influences of those who bore this name throughout the ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name VanAlstine

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

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

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