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

Vanderwoude, 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 Vanderwoude surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vanderwoude in America

Vanderwoude is the 23084th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vanderwoude surname appeared 1,107 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 Vanderwoude.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vanderwoude 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 Vanderwoude

The surname VANDERWOUDE originated in the Netherlands, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Dutch words "van der" meaning "from the" and "woude" meaning "forest" or "wood." The name likely referred to someone who lived near or worked in a wooded area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in the Dutch province of Friesland, where a family with the surname VANDERWOUDE was mentioned in a land registry from the year 1587. This document indicates that the family owned property near the village of Woudrichem, which translates to "rich forest."

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Pieter VANDERWOUDE (1612-1683) was a respected merchant and trader in the city of Amsterdam. He was involved in the lucrative Dutch East Indies spice trade and amassed considerable wealth during his lifetime.

Another individual of note was Gerrit VANDERWOUDE (1765-1840), a Dutch military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars. He participated in several key battles, including the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, and rose to the rank of Colonel before retiring from service.

In the 19th century, the VANDERWOUDE name appeared in various records across the Netherlands, including birth, marriage, and death registers. Some variations in spelling, such as "VANDERWOUDE" and "VANDERWOUDE," were also observed during this time.

One notable bearer of the name was Jan VANDERWOUDE (1822-1897), a Dutch painter and etcher known for his landscapes and cityscapes. His works were exhibited in several prestigious galleries throughout Europe and are still highly regarded by art historians today.

Lastly, a figure of historical significance was Cornelis VANDERWOUDE (1876-1954), a Dutch politician and statesman who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Netherlands from 1933 to 1937. He played a crucial role in shaping the country's foreign policy during the turbulent years leading up to World War II.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vanderwoude

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

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

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