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

Vandenburg, 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 Vandenburg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vandenburg in America

Vandenburg is the 29854th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vandenburg surname appeared 787 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 Vandenburg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vandenburg 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 Vandenburg

The surname Vandenburg originates from the Netherlands and is believed to have first appeared in the 13th century. It is derived from the Dutch words "van" meaning "from" and "denburg" which is likely a reference to a place name or location. The name may have been adopted by individuals who came from a specific town or region called Denburg or a similar sounding place name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Vandenburg can be found in a Dutch tax record from the year 1287, which listed a certain Hendrik Vandenburg as a landowner in the province of Friesland. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Jan Vandenburg was mentioned in a historical manuscript as a merchant and trader who operated in the city of Amsterdam. He was born around 1420 and is believed to have played a significant role in the city's thriving trade network during that period.

Another early record of the surname comes from the 16th century, when a Lutheran minister named Pieter Vandenburg was noted for his sermons and writings in the town of Delft. He lived from approximately 1530 to 1602 and was known for his efforts in promoting the Protestant Reformation in the Netherlands.

In the 17th century, a famous Dutch artist named Gerrit Vandenburg (1635-1697) gained recognition for his landscape paintings and depictions of rural life in the Netherlands. His works are still highly regarded and can be found in various art museums around the world.

During the 18th century, a Dutch military officer named Willem Vandenburg (1712-1784) served in the Dutch East Indies and played a role in the colonial administration of the region. He was known for his efforts in maintaining order and defending Dutch interests in the area.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who carried the surname Vandenburg throughout history, showcasing its long-standing presence and ties to the Netherlands.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vandenburg

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

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

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