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

Vandendriessche, 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 Vandendriessche surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vandendriessche in America

Vandendriessche is the 118853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vandendriessche surname appeared 146 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 Vandendriessche.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vandendriessche 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 Vandendriessche

The surname VANDENDRIESSCHE originated in the Flemish region of modern-day Belgium. It is believed to have emerged in the early Middle Ages, likely between the 11th and 13th centuries. The name is derived from the Dutch words "van den driessche," which translate to "from the common land" or "from the open field."

This surname's origins can be traced back to the rural areas of Flanders, where many families lived and worked on communal lands or open fields. It is thought to have been a descriptive surname, initially given to individuals who resided on or near these shared agricultural areas. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VANDENDRIESSCHE appears in a land registry document from the town of Kortrijk, dated around 1240. The document refers to a man named Gillis van den Driessche, who was listed as the owner of a parcel of land in the vicinity.

Another notable early mention of the surname can be found in the archives of the city of Ghent, where a Willem van den Driessche is recorded as a resident in the late 14th century. This document, dated 1387, provides evidence of the surname's presence in the urban centers of Flanders as well as rural areas.

Throughout the centuries, variations in spelling and regional dialects have led to various forms of the name, such as Vandendriesche, Vandendrieschen, and Vandendrieschen. These variations can be found in historical records across different regions of Flanders and neighboring areas.

Prominent individuals bearing the surname VANDENDRIESSCHE include:

1. Jan Vandendriessche (1568-1633), a Flemish painter known for his religious works and portraits.
2. Pieter Vandendriessche (1696-1776), a renowned Flemish architect who designed several notable churches and public buildings in Bruges and surrounding areas.
3. Maria Vandendriessche (1807-1881), a Flemish writer and poet who contributed to the literary movement known as the Flemish Renaissance.
4. Lodewijk Vandendriessche (1856-1927), a Belgian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Belgian parliament in the late 19th century.
5. Jozef Vandendriessche (1913-1998), a Flemish sculptor and artist known for his works in bronze and stone, many of which can be found in public spaces throughout Belgium.

While the surname VANDENDRIESSCHE may have evolved over time and spread to other regions, its origins remain firmly rooted in the Flemish countryside and the shared agricultural lands that once defined the rural landscape of medieval Flanders.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vandendriessche

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

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

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