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

Vanderleest, 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 Vanderleest surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vanderleest in America

Vanderleest is the 40610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vanderleest surname appeared 538 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 Vanderleest.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vanderleest 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 Vanderleest

The surname VANDERLEEST has its origins in the Netherlands, dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Dutch words "van der" meaning "from the" and "leest" meaning "frame" or "last" (a shoemaker's tool for shaping shoes). This suggests that the name may have originated from a family or individual who resided near a shoemaker's workshop or had an association with the shoemaker's trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VANDERLEEST can be found in the Dutch province of Gelderland, where it was mentioned in the baptismal records of the Reformed Church in Arnhem in 1587. The name appears to have been concentrated in the eastern regions of the Netherlands, particularly in the provinces of Gelderland and Overijssel.

In the 17th century, the name VANDERLEEST began to spread beyond the Netherlands, with records indicating individuals bearing this surname in various parts of Europe. For example, Jacob Vanderleest, a Dutch merchant, was documented in London, England, in 1642, while Hans Vanderleest, a German immigrant, settled in the Swedish colony of New Sweden (present-day Delaware and Pennsylvania) in 1654.

The VANDERLEEST name has also been associated with notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was Pieter Vanderleest (1618-1689), a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his still-life compositions and genre scenes. Another notable bearer of the name was Gerrit Vanderleest (1758-1823), a Dutch military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and later became a member of the Dutch Parliament.

In the 19th century, the VANDERLEEST surname gained prominence in the United States, with several individuals making significant contributions. John Vanderleest (1812-1887) was a prominent American architect who designed numerous buildings in New York City, including the Old Tombs prison and the New York City Marble Cemetery. Meanwhile, William Vanderleest (1835-1912) was a successful businessman and philanthropist in Philadelphia, known for his support of educational institutions and his advocacy for the abolition of slavery.

Another notable figure with the VANDERLEEST name was Marie Vanderleest (1872-1952), a Belgian-born American journalist and author. She was a pioneering female journalist who covered World War I from the frontlines and wrote extensively about the conflict and its aftermath.

Throughout its history, the surname VANDERLEEST has maintained a strong presence in the Netherlands, Belgium, and the United States, with individuals from various walks of life contributing to their respective communities and leaving their mark on diverse fields, including art, architecture, business, and journalism.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vanderleest

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

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

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