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

Vanderwege, 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 Vanderwege surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vanderwege in America

Vanderwege is the 101737th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vanderwege surname appeared 177 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 Vanderwege.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vanderwege 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 Vanderwege

The surname VANDERWEGE is of Dutch origin, originating in the Netherlands. It is a locational surname, derived from the Dutch words "van der" meaning "from the" and "wege" meaning "road" or "way". This suggests that the name likely referred to someone who lived near a particular road or path.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 16th century in various Dutch records and documents. One notable example is found in the census records of the city of Amsterdam, where a family with the name VANDERWEGE is listed as residing in the city in the year 1587.

Throughout the centuries, the name has undergone various spellings and variations, such as VANDERWEGH, VANDERWEEGHE, and VANDERWEGHE. These variations likely arose due to regional differences in pronunciation and spelling conventions.

Several individuals with the surname VANDERWEGE have left their mark in history. One notable figure was Jan VANDERWEGE (1567-1625), a Dutch merchant and trader who played a significant role in the establishment of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) in the early 17th century.

Another notable bearer of the name was Pieter VANDERWEGE (1712-1781), a renowned Dutch painter known for his landscapes and seascapes. His works can be found in various museums and galleries across Europe.

In the 19th century, Hendrik VANDERWEGE (1821-1897) was a prominent Dutch politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Dutch Parliament and played a key role in the drafting of several important legal reforms.

Moving into the 20th century, Johanna VANDERWEGE (1903-1985) was a Dutch writer and journalist who gained recognition for her novels and short stories depicting the lives of working-class families in Amsterdam.

Lastly, Dirk VANDERWEGE (1925-2008) was a celebrated Dutch architect known for his innovative designs and contributions to sustainable architecture. His most notable works include the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam and the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision in Hilversum.

While the surname VANDERWEGE is not among the most common Dutch surnames, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vanderwege

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

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

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