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

Vandenberghe, 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 Vandenberghe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vandenberghe in America

Vandenberghe is the 41303rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vandenberghe surname appeared 527 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 Vandenberghe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vandenberghe 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 Vandenberghe

The surname VANDENBERGHE is of Dutch and Flemish origin, tracing its roots back to the Netherlands and parts of modern-day Belgium during the medieval period. The name is derived from a combination of the Dutch words "van" meaning "from" and "den" meaning "the," along with "berg" meaning "hill" or "mountain" and the suffix "-he" indicating a location or place.

This surname likely originated as a descriptive name, referring to individuals who lived near or came from a particular hill or mountainous area. It may have been associated with specific geographic locations bearing similar names, such as settlements or villages with names containing the word "berg" or variations thereof.

In the Netherlands and Flanders, variations of the name VANDENBERGHE can be found in historical records dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of Joannes VANDENBERGHE, a merchant from Antwerp, Belgium, who was mentioned in a business ledger from 1492.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the VANDENBERGHE name gained prominence in various parts of the Low Countries. Notable individuals bearing this surname include Pieter VANDENBERGHE (1608-1675), a renowned Flemish painter known for his portraits and religious works, and Joannes VANDENBERGHE (1714-1783), a Dutch philosopher and scholar who authored several treatises on ethics and metaphysics.

In the 19th century, the VANDENBERGHE name became more widespread across Europe, particularly in France and Germany, due to migration and intermarriage. One notable figure was Auguste VANDENBERGHE (1835-1912), a French civil engineer who played a crucial role in the construction of the Suez Canal.

Moving into the 20th century, the VANDENBERGHE surname continued to be represented in various fields, including the arts, sciences, and sports. For instance, Alphonse VANDENBERGHE (1902-1985) was a Belgian sculptor known for his monumental works, while Jean VANDENBERGHE (1920-1995) was a French mathematician and theoretical physicist who made significant contributions to the study of differential equations and functional analysis.

Another notable individual was Hendrik VANDENBERGHE (1943-2010), a Dutch cyclist who won several prestigious races, including the Tour of Flanders in 1971 and the Amstel Gold Race in 1973.

The surname VANDENBERGHE has a rich historical lineage, originating from the Netherlands and Belgium, and has been carried by individuals who have made their mark in various fields throughout the centuries. Its etymology reflects a connection to geographic locations, specifically hills or mountainous areas, and serves as a testament to the diverse cultural heritage of the Low Countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vandenberghe

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

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

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