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

VanBalen, 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 VanBalen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of VanBalen in America

VanBalen is the 114424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The VanBalen surname appeared 153 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 VanBalen.

We can also compare 2010 data for VanBalen 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 VanBalen

The surname VANBALEN has its origins in the Netherlands, dating back to the late medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Dutch words "van" meaning "from" and "Balen," referring to a town or village in the region of North Brabant. This suggests that the name likely originated as a locational surname, indicating an individual's place of birth or residence.

Historical records show that the name VANBALEN appeared in various medieval documents, such as tax rolls and property deeds from the 15th and 16th centuries. One notable early mention was in a 1487 census record from the city of Breda, which listed a Johannes van Balen as a resident.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure bearing the VANBALEN surname was Hendrick van Balen (1575-1632), a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his religious and mythological works. His son, Jan van Balen (1611-1654), followed in his footsteps and became a successful painter as well.

Another notable VANBALEN was Mattheus van Balen (1611-1691), a Flemish historian and writer who authored several works on the history of the Low Countries, including the influential "Beschryvinge der Stadt Dordrecht" (Description of the City of Dordrecht).

In the 19th century, a Dutch mathematician named Willebrord Snell van Balen (1801-1858) made significant contributions to the field of geometry and is credited with introducing the concept of the "van Balen line" in triangles.

Another individual of note was Lodewijk van Balen (1865-1936), a Dutch architect who designed several notable buildings in Amsterdam, including the Beurs van Berlage (Stock Exchange) and the Hollandsche Manege (Dutch Riding School).

Over time, the VANBALEN surname has spread beyond the Netherlands, with individuals bearing this name found in various parts of Europe and other regions of the world due to migration and immigration patterns. Variations in spelling, such as Van Balen, Vanbalen, or Van Balen, may also exist.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name VanBalen

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

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

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