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

VanArsdel, 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 VanArsdel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of VanArsdel in America

VanArsdel is the 100302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The VanArsdel surname appeared 180 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 VanArsdel.

We can also compare 2010 data for VanArsdel 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 VanArsdel

The surname VANARSDEL has its origins in the Netherlands, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Dutch phrase "van Arsdel," which translates to "from Arsdel," referring to a specific location or region within the Netherlands.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name VANARSDEL can be found in the archives of the city of Amsterdam, where it appears in a document dated 1587. This document lists a merchant named Hendrick VANARSDEL, who was involved in trade with other Dutch cities and countries.

In the 17th century, the VANARSDEL name began to spread beyond the Netherlands as Dutch settlers and merchants ventured to other parts of Europe and the Americas. One notable figure from this era was Jan VANARSDEL, a Dutch navigator and explorer who participated in several expeditions to the Caribbean and South America between 1620 and 1640.

As the VANARSDEL family continued to grow and disperse, variations in spelling began to emerge. In some records from the late 17th century, the name is spelled as "VAN ARSDEL" or "VAN ARSDALE," reflecting regional pronunciations and dialects.

In the 18th century, the VANARSDEL name made its way to North America, with several families settling in the Dutch colony of New Netherland (present-day New York and New Jersey). One of the earliest documented instances of the name in America is that of Pieter VANARSDEL, who was born in 1712 in the town of Flatbush, Long Island.

Another notable figure from this period was Cornelius VANARSDEL, a farmer and landowner who lived in Somerset County, New Jersey, in the late 18th century. His descendants went on to establish themselves in various parts of the United States, contributing to the spread and recognition of the VANARSDEL surname.

In the 19th century, the VANARSDEL name continued to be found in various parts of the United States and Europe. One prominent individual was William VANARSDEL, an American politician and lawyer who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio between 1847 and 1851.

As the centuries passed, the VANARSDEL surname has been carried by numerous individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, each adding their own unique chapter to the rich tapestry of this name's history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name VanArsdel

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

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

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