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

Vanderpool, 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 Vanderpool surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vanderpool in America

Vanderpool is the 5557th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vanderpool surname appeared 6,257 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Vanderpool.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vanderpool 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 Vanderpool

The surname VANDERPOOL is of Dutch origin and is believed to have originated in the Netherlands during the 16th century. The name is derived from the Dutch words "van der" meaning "from the" and "pool" meaning "pool" or "pond". Therefore, the name VANDERPOOL literally translates to "from the pool" or "from the pond".

One of the earliest recorded instances of the VANDERPOOL surname can be found in the Dutch province of Gelderland, where the name was associated with a particular location or area near a pool or pond. The name may have initially been used to identify someone who lived near or owned property adjacent to a body of water.

In the 17th century, as Dutch settlers began to migrate to the New World, the VANDERPOOL name made its way to North America, particularly to the Dutch colonies in what is now New York and New Jersey. Early records from this period show variations in the spelling of the name, such as VANDERPOOLE and VANDERPOOLEN.

One notable figure with the VANDERPOOL surname was Dirck Jansen VANDERPOOL, a Dutch immigrant who arrived in New Amsterdam (now New York City) in the mid-17th century. He was among the first settlers to establish a homestead on Long Island and played a role in the early development of the region.

Another prominent individual was Abraham VANDERPOOL (1710-1790), a merchant and landowner from New Jersey who served as a delegate to the Continental Congress during the American Revolutionary War. He was a vocal supporter of independence from British rule and played a crucial role in securing supplies for the Continental Army.

In the 19th century, the VANDERPOOL surname continued to spread across North America, with families settling in various parts of the United States and Canada. One notable figure from this period was George VANDERPOOL (1825-1897), a successful businessman and philanthropist from New York who made significant contributions to the establishment of educational institutions and public libraries.

Another noteworthy individual was Sarah VANDERPOOL (1858-1932), a pioneer in the field of nursing education. Born in Ohio, she played a pivotal role in establishing nursing programs and advocating for higher standards in nursing education and practice.

During the 20th century, the VANDERPOOL name gained further recognition with individuals such as James VANDERPOOL (1905-1988), an acclaimed artist and illustrator whose works were featured in numerous publications and exhibitions across the United States.

While the surname VANDERPOOL originated in the Netherlands and has a rich history spanning several centuries, it has become widely dispersed across different regions and cultures, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vanderpool

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

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

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