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

Vandell, 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 Vandell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vandell in America

Vandell is the 62714th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vandell surname appeared 319 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 Vandell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vandell 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 Vandell

The surname Vandell is believed to have originated in the Netherlands during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Dutch words "van" meaning "from" and "dell" meaning "valley" or "hollow." This suggests that the name was initially used to identify someone who lived in or came from a particular valley or low-lying area.

The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 13th century, appearing in various Dutch municipal records and local chronicles. One notable example is a reference to a "Willem van dell" in a 1287 document from the town of Leiden.

As the name spread across the Netherlands and neighboring regions, different spellings emerged, including Vandel, Vandelle, and Vandellen. These variations were likely influenced by local dialects and scribal errors in transcribing the name.

In the 16th century, the Vandell surname appears to have gained prominence in the city of Amsterdam. Historical records from this period mention several Vandell merchants and traders, indicating that the family had achieved a certain level of prosperity and status within the city's mercantile community.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Vandell name was Jan Vandell, a Dutch merchant and explorer who was born in Amsterdam in 1567. He is credited with leading one of the first Dutch expeditions to the West Indies in the late 16th century, helping to establish Dutch trade routes and colonial interests in the Caribbean region.

Another notable figure was Pieter Vandell (1618-1679), a renowned Dutch painter and engraver from Haarlem. His works, which included landscapes, portraits, and religious scenes, were highly regarded during his lifetime and are now featured in several prestigious art collections across Europe.

In the 18th century, the Vandell surname made its way to Britain, likely through Dutch immigrants or traders settling in England and Scotland. One prominent example is John Vandell (1742-1814), a Scottish merchant and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for the Montrose Burghs constituency from 1796 to 1806.

As the Vandell name spread beyond its Dutch origins, it continued to evolve and adapt to different linguistic and cultural contexts. In some regions, the spelling was anglicized to Vandal or Vandall, while in others, it retained its Dutch roots.

Despite its relatively modest beginnings, the Vandell surname has produced several notable individuals throughout history, from explorers and artists to politicians and businessmen. While its exact origins may be shrouded in the mists of time, the name's enduring presence across multiple centuries and cultures is a testament to its resilience and adaptability.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vandell

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

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

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