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

Vanausdall, 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 Vanausdall surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vanausdall in America

Vanausdall is the 57372nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vanausdall surname appeared 355 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 Vanausdall.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vanausdall 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 Vanausdall

The surname VANAUSDALL has its roots in the Netherlands, with origins dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from a combination of the Dutch words "van" meaning "from" and "Ausdall," which was likely a place name or location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in a Dutch census record from 1587, where it is spelled "Van Ausdalle." This variation in spelling was common during that time period, as standardized spellings were not yet widely adopted.

In the 17th century, the name VANAUSDALL began to appear in various official documents and records across the Netherlands. It is possible that the name was associated with a specific region or town within the country, as many surnames during that era were derived from place names.

While no definitive historical references have been found linking the name to specific events or individuals, there are a few notable people who bore the VANAUSDALL surname throughout history. One such individual was Pieter VANAUSDALL, born in 1683 in Amsterdam, who was a merchant and trader in the Dutch East Indies.

Another prominent figure was Hendrik VANAUSDALL (1724-1798), a Dutch politician and member of the States-General, which was the governing body of the Dutch Republic at that time.

In the 19th century, the name VANAUSDALL began to spread beyond the Netherlands as families migrated to other parts of Europe and eventually to North America. One example is Johannes VANAUSDALL (1812-1891), who was born in Rotterdam and later immigrated to the United States, settling in Pennsylvania.

During this period, the name also underwent various spelling variations, such as "Van Ausdall" and "VanAusdal," as families adapted to new environments and cultures.

Another notable figure was Anna VANAUSDALL (1867-1932), a Dutch-American writer and activist who advocated for women's rights and social justice causes in the early 20th century.

Throughout its history, the surname VANAUSDALL has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, reflecting the rich tapestry of cultures and experiences that have shaped its evolution over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vanausdall

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

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

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