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

Vanderslice, 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 Vanderslice surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vanderslice in America

Vanderslice is the 18994th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vanderslice surname appeared 1,435 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 Vanderslice.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vanderslice 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 Vanderslice

The surname VANDERSLICE is of Dutch origin, hailing from the Netherlands during the 16th century. It is derived from the combination of the Dutch words "van der" meaning "from the" and "sluis" meaning "sluice" or "lock". This suggests that the name likely originated from an area near a canal lock or sluice gate used for controlling water levels.

The earliest recorded instances of the name VANDERSLICE can be traced back to the Dutch province of Noord-Brabant, where it is believed to have first emerged. In the 17th century, the name appeared in various municipal records and parish registers in towns such as Breda and Tilburg.

One of the earliest documented individuals bearing this surname was Adriaan VANDERSLICE, a merchant from Breda who was born in 1612 and passed away in 1682. He was known for his successful trading ventures along the canals and waterways of the Low Countries.

In the 18th century, the VANDERSLICE name gained prominence in the city of Rotterdam, where a family of shipbuilders and mariners carried the name. Notable among them was Pieter VANDERSLICE (1734-1802), a renowned shipwright who oversaw the construction of several merchant vessels and warships for the Dutch East India Company.

As the Dutch diaspora spread across the globe, the VANDERSLICE name traveled with them. In the late 18th century, Jan VANDERSLICE (1768-1842), a farmer from Zeeland, immigrated to the American colonies, settling in Pennsylvania. His descendants went on to establish themselves in various parts of the United States, particularly in the Midwest and Northeast regions.

Another significant figure was Willem VANDERSLICE (1822-1898), a Dutch engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of early steam engines and hydraulic systems. His innovative designs played a crucial role in the industrialization of the Netherlands during the 19th century.

Throughout its history, the VANDERSLICE surname has been associated with various professions, including merchants, engineers, farmers, and artisans, often connected to the waterways and maritime industries that were integral to Dutch society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vanderslice

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

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

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