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

Vanderheyden, 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 Vanderheyden surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vanderheyden in America

Vanderheyden is the 21360th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vanderheyden surname appeared 1,226 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 Vanderheyden.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vanderheyden 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 Vanderheyden

The surname Vanderheyden is of Dutch origin, originating from the Netherlands during the Middle Ages. It is a locational name, derived from the Dutch place name "Heyden," which means "heath" or "heathland." The prefix "van der" indicates that the name refers to someone who hailed from a specific place called Heyden.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Dutch city records of Amsterdam, where a person named Pieter Vanderheyden is mentioned in a document dated 1438. This suggests that the name was already in use by the 15th century in the Netherlands.

The spelling of the name has evolved over time, with variations such as "van der Heyden," "van der Heyde," and "van der Heijden" appearing in historical records. These variations reflect the regional differences in the Dutch language and the influence of local dialects.

In the 17th century, during the Dutch Golden Age, several individuals with the surname Vanderheyden achieved notable prominence. One such person was Adriaen Vanderheyden (1637-1678), a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his landscapes and cityscapes. His works are displayed in various museums across Europe, including the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.

Another notable figure was Jan Vanderheyden (1598-1671), a Dutch merchant and cartographer who published several influential maps of the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and the surrounding regions. His maps were widely used by navigators and traders during that era.

In the 18th century, a family by the name of Vanderheyden played a significant role in the development of the American town of Troy, New York. Jacob Vanderheyden (1730-1796) was a prominent landowner and entrepreneur who established several businesses in the area, including a brewery and a gristmill.

During the 19th century, the name Vanderheyden appeared in various parts of Europe and North America, with individuals bearing this surname contributing to various fields. For instance, Jacobus Vanderheyden (1815-1887) was a Dutch-American architect who designed several notable buildings in New York City, such as the Marble Collegiate Church.

Another individual of note was Willem Vanderheyden (1864-1945), a Dutch politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Netherlands from 1918 to 1925.

Over the centuries, the surname Vanderheyden has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, reflecting the rich history and heritage associated with this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vanderheyden

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

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

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