2000
#102,691
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 162
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Vandien
A surname originating from Dutch or German, potentially derived from a place name or occupation.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 172 Americans carry the last name Vandien. That puts it at #121,361 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,992,758 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vandien 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
172
1 in 1,992,758
Census rank
#121,361
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
150
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 150 bearers of the surname Vandien in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 121361st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vandien, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vandien
The surname VANDIEN is of Dutch origin, with its roots tracing back to the early 17th century in the Netherlands. This name is believed to have derived from the Dutch phrase "van die," which translates to "from the" or "of the," often used in reference to a specific location or region.
During the Dutch Golden Age, many families adopted surnames based on their place of origin or residence. VANDIEN likely originated as a locative surname, indicating that the bearer or their ancestors hailed from a particular town, village, or area within the Netherlands. Unfortunately, the specific location associated with this surname has been lost over time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the VANDIEN surname can be found in the Rotterdam municipal archives, dated around 1630. These records mention a merchant named Pieter VANDIEN, who was engaged in the lucrative trade between the Dutch Republic and its colonies in the East Indies.
In the 18th century, the VANDIEN name appeared in several genealogical records and church registers across the Netherlands. Notable individuals from this era include Johannes VANDIEN (1701-1776), a renowned clockmaker from Amsterdam, and Maria VANDIEN (1725-1793), a celebrated painter known for her still-life compositions.
As Dutch settlers and explorers ventured across the globe, the VANDIEN surname spread to various corners of the world. One prominent figure was Willem VANDIEN (1802-1877), a Dutch explorer and naturalist who documented numerous plant and animal species during his expeditions to the East Indies and South Africa.
Another individual of note was Adriaan VANDIEN (1856-1938), a Dutch-born architect who made significant contributions to the Architectural Renaissance movement in South Africa. His most notable works include the Port Elizabeth City Hall and the Stellenbosch Town Hall, both of which are now considered architectural landmarks.
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the VANDIEN surname also gained recognition in the field of literature. Jacobus VANDIEN (1871-1943) was a celebrated Dutch poet and author, known for his lyrical works that captured the essence of rural life in the Netherlands.
While the specific origins of the VANDIEN surname may have been obscured by the passage of time, its Dutch heritage and historical significance remain undeniable. From merchants and artisans to explorers and artists, individuals bearing this surname have left an indelible mark across various disciplines and regions around the world.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vandien
Among Census respondents with the surname Vandien, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Vandien 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 Vandien surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.0% · 135
- Hispanic or Latino9.3% · 14
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vandien
Vandien 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
#109,258
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 162
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 6,567 places
2020
#121,361
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 150
-12 bearers (-7.4%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 12,103 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #102,691 | 162 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #109,258 | 162 | 0.05 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 6,567 places |
| 2020 | #121,361 | 150 | 0.05 | -12 bearers (-7.4%) | Down 12,103 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 Vandien 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 | #109,258 | #121,361 | -11.1% |
| Count | 162 | 150 | -7.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vandien bearers went from 162 to 150 (-7.4% change). The surname moved down 12,103 positions in the national ranking, going from #109,258 to #121,361.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Vandien
FAQ
Vandien surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vandien?
Name Census estimates that about 172 living Americans carry the surname Vandien. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,992,758 residents.
How common is Vandien?
Vandien ranks #121,361 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 150 people with the surname Vandien. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (172), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Vandien.
Has Vandien become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vandien went from 162 recorded bearers to 150. That is a decrease of 12 (-7.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #109,258 to #121,361.
What does the Census say about the background of Vandien?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vandien, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.7%). 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 Vandien in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.0% (135 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vandien appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.0%), Hispanic (9.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.7%). 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 Vandien (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 Vandien mean?
A surname originating from Dutch or German, potentially derived from a place name or occupation. 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 Vandien (0.05 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 have the last name Vandien?
If you just want to know how many people have the surname Vandien, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.