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

Vanderwerff, 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 Vanderwerff surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vanderwerff in America

Vanderwerff is the 28746th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vanderwerff surname appeared 828 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 Vanderwerff.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vanderwerff 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 Vanderwerff

The surname VANDERWERFF originates from the Netherlands, dating back to the 17th century. It is a locational name derived from the Dutch words "van der" meaning "from the" and "werff" meaning "wharf" or "waterfront". This suggests that the name likely originated from someone who lived or worked near a wharf or waterfront area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VANDERWERFF can be found in the Dutch province of Zuid-Holland in the late 1600s. During this time, the Netherlands was a prominent maritime nation, and many surnames were derived from occupations or locations related to the sea and waterways.

In historical records, the name VANDERWERFF has appeared with various spellings, such as VAN DER WERFF, VAN DER WERF, and VANDERWERVE, reflecting the fluid nature of surname spellings in the past. These variations often emerged due to local dialects, scribal errors, or personal preferences.

Notable individuals with the surname VANDERWERFF include Adriaen van der Werff (1659-1722), a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his portraits and genre scenes. Another prominent figure was Pieter Adriaansz van der Werff (1571-1624), a Dutch naval officer and admiral who played a significant role in the Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule.

In the 18th century, Cornelis van der Werff (1696-1765) was a respected Dutch mathematician and philosopher, renowned for his contributions to the field of calculus and his influential philosophical works.

Moving into the 19th century, Jacobus van der Werff (1812-1879) was a Dutch theologian and pastor who left a lasting impact on Reformed theology in the Netherlands.

Another notable figure was Hendrik van der Werff (1857-1923), a Dutch architect known for his work on various public buildings and churches in the Netherlands, including the Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam.

While these examples highlight some prominent individuals throughout history who carried the surname VANDERWERFF, it is important to note that the name has been borne by countless individuals across generations, each contributing to the rich tapestry of Dutch history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vanderwerff

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

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

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