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

Vanderkooi, 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 Vanderkooi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vanderkooi in America

Vanderkooi is the 36286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vanderkooi surname appeared 617 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 Vanderkooi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vanderkooi 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 Vanderkooi

The surname VANDERKOOI is of Dutch origin, originating in the Netherlands during the 16th century. It is derived from the Dutch words "van der" meaning "from the" and "kooi" meaning "cage" or "enclosure". The name likely referred to someone who lived near or worked with cages, such as a birdcatcher or gamekeeper.

VANDERKOOI is believed to have first appeared in the province of Friesland, a region in the northern Netherlands known for its rich history and cultural traditions. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the municipal archives of Frisian towns and villages from the late 1500s.

In the 17th century, the VANDERKOOI family spread across the Netherlands, with branches establishing themselves in various cities and towns. One notable figure from this era was Hendrik VANDERKOOI, a wealthy merchant and landowner from Amsterdam, who lived from 1625 to 1698.

As the Dutch Republic grew in power and influence during the 17th and 18th centuries, members of the VANDERKOOI family were involved in various aspects of society. Pieter VANDERKOOI (1670-1742) was a renowned painter who specialized in portraiture and genre scenes, while Jan VANDERKOOI (1712-1785) was a respected scholar and professor of philosophy at the University of Leiden.

During the 19th century, some members of the VANDERKOOI family emigrated from the Netherlands to other parts of the world, including North America. One such individual was Willem VANDERKOOI (1821-1897), who settled in New York City and became a successful businessman in the shipping industry.

Another notable figure with the VANDERKOOI surname was Cornelis VANDERKOOI (1879-1945), a Dutch politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Dutch parliament during the early 20th century. He was a vocal advocate for workers' rights and social justice.

Throughout its history, the VANDERKOOI name has been associated with various professions and achievements, from the arts and academia to business and politics. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings, it has left an indelible mark on Dutch culture and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vanderkooi

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

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

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