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

Vanderveen, 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 Vanderveen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vanderveen in America

Vanderveen is the 14382nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vanderveen surname appeared 2,078 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Vanderveen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vanderveen 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 Vanderveen

The surname VANDERVEEN is of Dutch origin, tracing its roots back to the Netherlands during the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Dutch words "van der" meaning "from the" and "veen" meaning "fen" or "peat bog." This suggests that the name likely originated from a specific region or locality characterized by its marshy or peat-rich landscapes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Dutch province of Friesland, where it appeared in the town records of Leeuwarden in the late 14th century. The name was spelled in various ways, such as "van der Veene" and "van der Vene," reflecting the regional dialects and scribal variations of the time.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the VANDERVEEN surname gained prominence in the Dutch Republic, particularly in the provinces of Holland and Zeeland. This period coincided with the rise of Dutch maritime trade and exploration, which led to the establishment of Dutch settlements in various parts of the world, including the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

One notable bearer of the VANDERVEEN surname was Pieter Vanderveen (1570-1638), a Dutch navigator and explorer who participated in several expeditions to the East Indies. He is credited with charting and mapping various islands in the Indonesian archipelago, contributing to the expansion of Dutch colonial interests in the region.

Another prominent figure was Cornelis Vanderveen (1612-1683), a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his landscape and architectural paintings. His works provide valuable insights into the urban and rural landscapes of the Netherlands during the 17th century.

In the 18th century, the VANDERVEEN surname can be found in historical records from the Dutch Cape Colony (present-day South Africa). One such individual was Jan Vanderveen (1725-1798), a farmer and landowner who settled in the Cape region and contributed to the development of the colony's agricultural sector.

As the Dutch diaspora spread across the globe, the VANDERVEEN surname travelled with them. For example, in the early 19th century, Johanna Vanderveen (1790-1867) emigrated from the Netherlands to the United States, settling in New York and becoming one of the earliest bearers of the name in America.

Throughout its history, the VANDERVEEN surname has been associated with various professions, including seafarers, artists, farmers, and merchants, reflecting the diverse contributions of its bearers to the cultural and economic fabric of the places they called home.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vanderveen

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

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

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