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

Vanasten, 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 Vanasten surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vanasten in America

Vanasten is the 46314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vanasten surname appeared 460 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 Vanasten.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vanasten 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 Vanasten

The surname VANASTEN is of Dutch origin, with its roots tracing back to the 16th century Netherlands. It likely originated in the region of Groningen, a province in the northern part of the country. The name is thought to be derived from the Dutch phrase "van Asten," which translates to "from Asten," referring to the town of Asten in the North Brabant province.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VANASTEN can be found in the archives of the city of Groningen, dated around the year 1585. These records document a merchant named Pieter VANASTEN, who traded in textiles and spices from the Dutch East Indies. Another early reference is from the mid-17th century, where a family by the name of VANASTEN is mentioned in the land ownership records of the village of Haren, near the city of Groningen.

In the late 18th century, a notable figure with the surname VANASTEN was Jacobus VANASTEN (1742-1819), a prominent lawyer and politician from Amsterdam. He served as a member of the city council and played a significant role in the Dutch Patriot movement, which sought to limit the power of the Stadtholder and promote democratic reforms.

Another notable individual was Johannes VANASTEN (1812-1897), a renowned Dutch theologian and philosopher. Born in Groningen, he studied at the University of Utrecht and later became a professor of theology at the University of Leiden. His works on ethics and moral philosophy had a significant influence on Dutch intellectual thought during the 19th century.

In the field of art, the name VANASTEN is associated with Willem VANASTEN (1877-1934), a Dutch painter known for his landscapes and seascapes. Born in The Hague, he received training at the Royal Academy of Art and later became a member of the renowned Hague School of painters.

Moving into the 20th century, Hans VANASTEN (1906-1988) was a prominent Dutch architect and urban planner. He was instrumental in the reconstruction and urban renewal efforts in several Dutch cities, including Rotterdam and Amsterdam, following the devastation of World War II.

Throughout its history, the surname VANASTEN has maintained a strong presence in the Netherlands, particularly in the northern regions around Groningen and the surrounding provinces. While its origins can be traced to a specific location, the name has spread across the country and beyond, reflecting the mobility and influence of Dutch culture and commerce over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vanasten

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

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

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