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

Vanderloop, 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 Vanderloop surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vanderloop in America

Vanderloop is the 43006th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vanderloop surname appeared 503 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 Vanderloop.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vanderloop 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 Vanderloop

The surname VANDERLOOP has its origins in the Netherlands, and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Dutch words "van der" meaning "from the" and "loop" meaning "course" or "run", suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a stream or watercourse.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the village of Ootmarsum in the province of Overijssel, where a family by the name of VANDERLOOP is mentioned in a local registry dating back to 1587. It's possible that the name was originally associated with a specific location, such as a farm or hamlet near a river or creek.

In the 17th century, the name VANDERLOOP can be found in several Dutch records, including the Amsterdam City Archives, where a merchant named Pieter VANDERLOOP is listed as having traded with the Dutch East India Company in the 1640s. Another notable figure from this period is Johannes VANDERLOOP, a renowned theologian and author who published several works on Reformed theology in the late 1600s.

As the Dutch colonial empire expanded, the name VANDERLOOP began to appear in other parts of the world. In the 18th century, a family by this surname settled in the Cape Colony of South Africa, where they established a successful farm in the region now known as the Western Cape.

One of the most famous bearers of the VANDERLOOP name was Willem VANDERLOOP (1815-1892), a Dutch explorer and naturalist who traveled extensively in Southeast Asia and the East Indies. His expeditions resulted in the discovery of several new plant and animal species, and he is credited with making significant contributions to the field of natural history.

Another notable figure was Maria VANDERLOOP (1876-1958), a pioneering Dutch journalist and women's rights activist who worked tirelessly to promote gender equality and social reform in the early 20th century.

While the surname VANDERLOOP is relatively uncommon today, it continues to hold a rich historical significance, tracing its roots back to the Netherlands and reflecting the diverse journeys and accomplishments of those who have carried this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vanderloop

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

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

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