2000
#125,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Vanasperen
A Dutch locational surname derived from the village of Assperen.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Vanasperen. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vanasperen surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Vanasperen in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vanasperen, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vanasperen
The surname VANASPEREN is of Dutch origin, originating in the Netherlands during the Middle Ages. It is a locative surname, derived from the Dutch place name "Van Asperen," referring to the town of Asperen in the province of Utrecht.
The name is believed to have first appeared in records around the 13th century, with early variations including "Van Asperen," "Van Assperen," and "Van Aspeeren." These variations likely stemmed from regional dialects and the evolving spelling conventions of the time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VANASPEREN can be found in the "Codex Diplomaticus Neerlandicus," a collection of medieval Dutch diplomatic documents from the 11th to the 15th centuries. The name appears in a charter dated 1287, referring to a landowner named "Willelmus van Asperen."
In the 14th century, the VANASPEREN name gained prominence with the rise of a noble family from the Asperen region. This family played a significant role in the political and military affairs of the Netherlands during the Middle Ages. Notable members include Hendrik van Asperen (c. 1320-1390), a knight and military commander, and Johanna van Asperen (c. 1350-1415), who inherited significant landholdings and influence.
During the Dutch Golden Age of the 17th century, the VANASPEREN name continued to be associated with notable figures. One such individual was Pieter van Asperen (1586-1661), a renowned Dutch painter and engraver known for his landscapes and portraits.
In the 18th century, the name VANASPEREN gained literary recognition through the works of Dutch poet and playwright Pieter van Asperen (1714-1789), whose plays and poems explored themes of love, nature, and social commentary.
Another notable figure bearing the VANASPEREN surname was Adriaan van Asperen (1804-1872), a Dutch military officer and engineer who played a crucial role in the construction of fortifications and infrastructure projects in the Netherlands during the 19th century.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vanasperen
Among Census respondents with the surname Vanasperen, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Vanasperen bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Vanasperen surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.8% · 109
- Hispanic or Latino3.5% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vanasperen
Vanasperen appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
-11 bearers (-8.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 18,502 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,616 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #125,639 | 126 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | -11 bearers (-8.7%) | Down 18,502 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 1,616 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Vanasperen surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #144,141 | #145,757 | -1.1% |
| Count | 115 | 115 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vanasperen bearers went from 115 to 115 (+0.0% change). The surname moved down 1,616 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #145,757.
FAQ
Vanasperen surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vanasperen?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Vanasperen. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Vanasperen?
Vanasperen ranks #145,757 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 115 people with the surname Vanasperen. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Vanasperen.
Has Vanasperen become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vanasperen went from 115 recorded bearers to 115. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #144,141 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Vanasperen?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vanasperen, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Vanasperen in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.8% (109 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vanasperen appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.8%), Hispanic (3.5%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Vanasperen (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Vanasperen mean?
A Dutch locational surname derived from the village of Assperen. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Vanasperen (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Vanasperen?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans have the surname Vanasperen at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.