2000
#14,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,957
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.73
Rare Last name
Vandeusen
Of Dutch origin, referring to someone from the town of Deusen in the Netherlands.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,053 Americans carry the last name Vandeusen. That puts it at #15,710 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.60 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 166,953 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vandeusen surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.1K
1 in 166,953
Census rank
#15,710
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.8K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,790 bearers of the surname Vandeusen in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.60 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 15710th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vandeusen, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.2%) and Hispanic (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vandeusen
Among Census respondents with the surname Vandeusen, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.2%) and Hispanic (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Vandeusen bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Vandeusen surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.7% · 1,660
- Two or more races3.2% · 57
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 52
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 15
- Black or African American0.2% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vandeusen
Vandeusen appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#14,902
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,986
+29 bearers (+1.5%)
Per 100,000 0.67
Rank movement Down 794 places
2020
#15,710
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,790
-196 bearers (-9.9%)
Per 100,000 0.60
Rank movement Down 808 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #14,108 | 1,957 | 0.73 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #14,902 | 1,986 | 0.67 | +29 bearers (+1.5%) | Down 794 places |
| 2020 | #15,710 | 1,790 | 0.60 | -196 bearers (-9.9%) | Down 808 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Vandeusen surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,902 | #15,710 | -5.4% |
| Count | 1,986 | 1,790 | -9.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.67 | 0.60 | -10.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vandeusen bearers went from 1,986 to 1,790 (-9.9% change). The surname moved down 808 positions in the national ranking, going from #14,902 to #15,710.
FAQ
Vandeusen surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vandeusen?
Name Census estimates that about 2,053 living Americans carry the surname Vandeusen. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 166,953 residents.
How common is Vandeusen?
Vandeusen ranks #15,710 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.60 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,790 people with the surname Vandeusen. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,053), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.6 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.60 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Vandeusen.
Has Vandeusen become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vandeusen went from 1,986 recorded bearers to 1,790. That is a decrease of 196 (-9.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #14,902 to #15,710.
What does the Census say about the background of Vandeusen?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vandeusen, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.2%) and Hispanic (2.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Vandeusen in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.7% (1,660 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vandeusen appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.7%), Two or More Races (3.2%), Hispanic (2.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Vandeusen (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Vandeusen mean?
Of Dutch origin, referring to someone from the town of Deusen in the Netherlands. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Vandeusen (0.60 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Vandeusen?
See how many Americans have the surname Vandeusen on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.