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

Vandenbergh, 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 Vandenbergh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vandenbergh in America

Vandenbergh is the 44576th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vandenbergh surname appeared 482 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 Vandenbergh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vandenbergh 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 Vandenbergh

The surname VANDENBERGH originated in the Netherlands, with its earliest known records dating back to the 12th century. It is a locational surname, derived from the Dutch words "van den" meaning "from the" and "bergh" meaning "hill" or "mountain." This indicates that the name likely originated from an area characterized by hilly or mountainous terrain.

During the Middle Ages, the surname VANDENBERGH was found in various regions of the Netherlands, particularly in the provinces of Noord-Brabant and Limburg. It is believed that the name was initially adopted by individuals who resided near or came from a specific hill or mountain, distinguishing them from other members of the community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname VANDENBERGH appears in a 13th-century manuscript from the city of 's-Hertogenbosch, where it is mentioned in connection with a landowner named Willem VANDENBERGH. This document provides valuable insight into the early use of the surname and its association with land ownership.

In the 15th century, the name VANDENBERGH gained prominence with the birth of Jan VANDENBERGH (1430-1504), a renowned Dutch painter and stained-glass artist. His works can be found in various churches and cathedrals across the Netherlands, showcasing the artistic legacy of this family name.

Another notable figure bearing the surname VANDENBERGH was Pieter VANDENBERGH (1568-1632), a Dutch mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and was instrumental in improving the accuracy of astronomical calculations during his time.

The surname VANDENBERGH has also been associated with several place names throughout the Netherlands. For example, the village of Berghen op Zoom, located in the province of Noord-Brabant, was once known as "Vandenbergh" in older records, indicating a connection between the surname and this geographical location.

In the 17th century, the VANDENBERGH family played a role in the Dutch colonization of the Americas. Dirk VANDENBERGH (1620-1688), a Dutch merchant and explorer, was among the first settlers to establish a trading post in what is now New York City, contributing to the spread of the surname across the Atlantic.

Throughout its history, the surname VANDENBERGH has been subject to various spellings and regional variations, including Vandenberghe, Van den Berghe, and Van den Bergh. These variations reflect the linguistic diversity within the Netherlands and the evolution of the surname over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vandenbergh

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

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

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