2000
#124,109
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Vandernoot
A locational surname referring to someone from a place called Noot.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Vandernoot. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vandernoot surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Vandernoot in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vandernoot, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vandernoot
The surname Vandernoot is of Dutch origin, originating in the Low Countries region of Europe during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Dutch word "noot," which means "nut," and the prefix "van der," meaning "of the" or "from the." Consequently, the name translates to "from the nut" or "of the nut."
In the early 14th century, records show the name being spelled as "Vander Noot" or "Van der Noot." These variations likely refer to a person who lived near a nut tree or grove or was associated with the cultivation or trade of nuts. The name may have also been a topographic surname, describing someone who resided near a prominent nut tree or a location known for nut production.
One of the earliest known references to the Vandernoot surname can be found in the archives of the city of Bruges, in present-day Belgium. In 1389, a merchant named Jan van der Noot is mentioned in a document relating to trade transactions. This suggests that the name was already established in the region during the late 14th century.
Another notable early bearer of the name was Pieter van der Noot, a Flemish composer and organist who lived from around 1470 to 1555. He is known for his contributions to the musical tradition of the Renaissance era and is regarded as one of the most important composers of his time.
In the 16th century, the Vandernoot family gained prominence in the Netherlands. Jasper Vandernoot (1530-1592) was a Dutch lawyer and politician who served as the mayor of Utrecht. His son, Hendrik Vandernoot (1568-1623), followed in his footsteps and held various political positions in the Dutch Republic.
During the 17th century, several members of the Vandernoot family were involved in the Dutch East India Company (VOC), which played a significant role in the Dutch colonial empire. Pieter Vandernoot (1616-1672) was a VOC merchant and administrator who served in various positions in the Dutch East Indies (present-day Indonesia).
Another notable figure with the Vandernoot surname was Jan Baptist Vandernoot (1668-1741), a Flemish painter known for his religious and mythological works. His paintings can be found in numerous churches and museums across Belgium and the Netherlands.
Throughout its history, the Vandernoot surname has been associated with various professions, including merchants, politicians, artists, and administrators. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings, it has gained recognition and prominence over the centuries, reflecting the diverse contributions of its bearers to various aspects of society.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vandernoot
Among Census respondents with the surname Vandernoot, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Vandernoot bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Vandernoot surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.2% · 107
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vandernoot
Vandernoot appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-17 bearers (-13.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 24,238 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-2 bearers (-1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,858 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #124,109 | 128 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | -17 bearers (-13.3%) | Down 24,238 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.8%) | Down 1,858 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Vandernoot surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #148,347 | #150,205 | -1.3% |
| Count | 111 | 109 | -1.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vandernoot bearers went from 111 to 109 (-1.8% change). The surname moved down 1,858 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #150,205.
FAQ
Vandernoot surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vandernoot?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Vandernoot. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Vandernoot?
Vandernoot ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 109 people with the surname Vandernoot. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Vandernoot.
Has Vandernoot become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vandernoot went from 111 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #148,347 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Vandernoot?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vandernoot, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and Two or More Races (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Vandernoot in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.2% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vandernoot appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (98.2%), Hispanic (0.9%), Two or More Races (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Vandernoot (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Vandernoot mean?
A locational surname referring to someone from a place called Noot. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Vandernoot (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Vandernoot?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.