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

VanDeusen, 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 VanDeusen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of VanDeusen in America

VanDeusen is the 14902nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The VanDeusen surname appeared 1,986 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 VanDeusen.

We can also compare 2010 data for VanDeusen 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 VanDeusen

The surname VANDEUSEN originated in the Netherlands in the 15th century. It is derived from the Dutch phrase "van de usen," which means "from the meadows" or "from the pastures." This indicates that the name likely referred to the occupation or residence of an early bearer, who may have lived or worked in a meadow or pasture area.

The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the late 15th century in Dutch records and manuscripts. One of the earliest known bearers was Jan Willemszoon van de Usen, who was mentioned in a legal document from the town of Delft in 1487.

Over time, the name underwent various spelling variations, including van de Usen, van der Usen, and Vandeusen. These variations were commonly seen in historical records and documents from the Netherlands and surrounding regions.

In the 17th century, some individuals with the VANDEUSEN surname immigrated to the Dutch colonies in North America, particularly the areas that later became New York and New Jersey. One notable early settler was Gerrit Andriessen Vandeusen, who arrived in New Netherland (now New York) around 1640.

Another prominent figure with this surname was Hendrick Vandeusen, a Dutch artist and engraver who lived in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He was known for his intricate copper engravings and illustrations in books and manuscripts.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the VANDEUSEN name became more widespread in the United States, with families settling in various regions, including New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. One notable individual from this period was John Vandeusen, a Revolutionary War soldier from New York who fought in several battles against the British forces.

In the 19th century, Jacob Vandeusen, born in 1812 in New York, was a prominent businessman and landowner who played a significant role in the development of the city of Rochester.

Another noteworthy figure was Adeline Vandeusen, a renowned educator and women's rights advocate who lived from 1838 to 1912. She founded several schools and organizations dedicated to promoting education and equal rights for women.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name VanDeusen

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

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

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