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

VanDine, 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 VanDine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of VanDine in America

VanDine is the 25314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The VanDine surname appeared 978 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 VanDine.

We can also compare 2010 data for VanDine 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 VanDine

The surname VANDINE is believed to have originated in the Netherlands, specifically in the region of Brabant, around the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Dutch words "van" (meaning "from") and "dijn" or "dine," which could refer to a small hill or dune. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or owned land in an area with small hills or dunes.

Historical records show that the spelling of the name has varied over time, with early variations including Vandyn, Vandynne, and Vandijne. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the parish registers of the town of Breda, in the Dutch province of Noord-Brabant, where a Henricus Vandyne is mentioned in an entry dated 1586.

In the 17th century, the name appears to have spread beyond the Netherlands, with references to individuals bearing the surname VANDINE in parts of what is now Belgium and Germany. For example, a record from 1672 mentions a Johannes Vandine residing in the city of Cologne, Germany.

While the VANDINE surname is not particularly common, it has been borne by several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest prominent figures with this name was Jacobus Vandine, a Dutch artist and engraver who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. His works, which included portraits and religious scenes, were highly regarded in his time.

Another noteworthy bearer of the VANDINE surname was Willem Vandine, a Dutch military officer who served in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) in the late 17th century. He played a significant role in the Dutch colonial administration and was involved in several military campaigns against local rulers.

In the 19th century, a family of VANDINE merchants and industrialists gained prominence in the Netherlands. The most notable member of this family was Adriaan Vandine (1822-1891), a successful businessman who founded a textile manufacturing company that became one of the largest in the country.

Across the Atlantic, the VANDINE name can also be found in historical records from the United States. One early example is John Vandine, who was born in New York City in 1789 and served as a lieutenant in the United States Navy during the War of 1812.

Finally, a more recent figure of note was Émile Vandine (1898-1974), a French author and journalist who wrote extensively on cultural and literary topics. He was a respected figure in Parisian intellectual circles and contributed to several prominent publications during his career.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name VanDine

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

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

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