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

Vanderjagt, 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 Vanderjagt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vanderjagt in America

Vanderjagt is the 55255th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vanderjagt surname appeared 372 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 Vanderjagt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vanderjagt 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 Vanderjagt

The surname VANDERJAGT has its origins in the Netherlands, where it first emerged during the medieval period. It is derived from the Dutch words "van der" meaning "from the" and "jacht" meaning "hunt" or "chase." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in hunting or gamekeeping activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Leiden archives from the 14th century, where a certain Willem van der Jacht is mentioned as a resident of the city. This indicates that the name was already in use by that time.

Another notable reference is in the records of the town of Delft, where a Pieter van der Jacht is listed as a member of the local militia in the 16th century. This suggests that the name was not only present in the urban centers but also among the rural population.

In the 17th century, the name appears in the records of the Dutch East India Company (VOC), where a Jacob Vanderjagt is listed as a sailor on one of their ships bound for the East Indies. This reflects the widespread migration of Dutch people during this period, as the name was carried to various parts of the world.

One of the most prominent individuals bearing this surname was Jan Vanderjagt (1693-1768), a renowned painter from Amsterdam who was known for his landscape and genre scenes. His works can be found in several museums across Europe.

Another notable figure was Dirk Vanderjagt (1825-1897), a Dutch-American politician who served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly in the late 19th century. He was instrumental in promoting the interests of the Dutch immigrant community in the state.

In the 20th century, the name gained further recognition with the birth of John Vanderjagt (1924-2006), a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played for several teams in the National Hockey League (NHL) during the 1940s and 1950s.

Other individuals of note include Arjo Vanderjagt (born 1970), a Dutch politician and member of the European Parliament, and Guy Vanderjagt (born 1964), a Belgian-American actor known for his roles in various television series and films.

While the name VANDERJAGT has its roots in the Netherlands, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through migration and cultural exchange. It continues to be a prominent surname, carrying with it a rich history and a connection to the Dutch heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vanderjagt

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

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

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