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

VanBuren, 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 VanBuren surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of VanBuren in America

VanBuren is the 5874th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The VanBuren surname appeared 5,874 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname VanBuren.

We can also compare 2010 data for VanBuren 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 VanBuren

The surname VANBUREN originated in the Netherlands during the Middle Ages. It is a locational surname derived from the Dutch words "van" meaning "from" and "Buren," a town located in the province of Gelderland. The name literally translates to "from Buren," indicating that the earliest bearers of this surname hailed from the town of Buren or its surrounding areas.

In the 13th century, the town of Buren was a significant settlement with a thriving economy and a strategic location along the River Waal. During this period, it was common for people to adopt surnames based on their place of origin, either as a way to distinguish themselves or as a means of identification when moving to other regions.

The earliest known record of the VANBUREN surname can be traced back to the late 15th century in Dutch historical documents and municipal records. One notable mention is found in the Leiden Archives, where a certain Jacob Vanburen is listed as a resident of the city in 1492.

Throughout the centuries, the VANBUREN surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Van Buren, Van Bueren, and Van Buuren. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of individual scribes or record keepers.

Among the notable individuals who bore the VANBUREN surname, one of the most prominent was Martin Van Buren (1782-1862), the eighth President of the United States. Born in Kinderhook, New York, to a family of Dutch descent, he was the first president born a citizen of the United States and played a significant role in the formation of the Democratic Party.

Another notable VANBUREN was William Holme Van Buren (1819-1915), an American physician and surgeon who served as a surgeon during the American Civil War. He later became the President of the American Medical Association from 1882 to 1883.

In the Netherlands, the VANBUREN surname was also associated with notable figures, such as Adriaan van Buren (1628-1679), a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his landscape and architectural paintings.

Other historical figures with the VANBUREN surname include John Van Buren (1810-1866), an American lawyer and politician who served as the Assistant United States Secretary of State, and Abraham Van Buren (1807-1873), an American lawyer and politician who served as a member of the New York State Assembly.

While the VANBUREN surname has its roots in the Netherlands, it has since spread to various parts of the world, particularly through Dutch emigration and settlement in other countries. Today, it remains a surname carried by individuals of Dutch descent, as well as those who have adopted it through marriage or other circumstances.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name VanBuren

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

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

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