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

Vandis, 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 Vandis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vandis in America

Vandis is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vandis surname appeared 130 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 Vandis.

The history of the last name Vandis

The surname VANDIS originated in France during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "vandis," which means "to strike" or "to beat." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who worked as a thresher or a miller.

VANDIS was first recorded in the region of Normandy, France, in the 11th century. It appeared in various historical documents, such as the Domesday Book, which was a survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname VANDIS was Jean Vandis, a Norman knight who fought alongside William the Conqueror during the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. Another notable individual was Pierre Vandis, a French scholar and philosopher who lived in the 13th century.

During the Middle Ages, the name VANDIS was also associated with several noble families in France. For instance, the Vandis family from the Champagne region was known for their contributions to the Crusades. In the 14th century, a member of this family, Hugues Vandis, participated in the Seventh Crusade led by King Louis IX.

As the centuries passed, the name VANDIS spread to other parts of Europe. In the 16th century, a German artist named Hans Vandis gained recognition for his intricate woodcarvings and sculptures. Meanwhile, in England, a merchant named William Vandis became a prominent figure in the wool trade during the reign of Elizabeth I.

Another notable bearer of the surname VANDIS was Jacques Vandis, a French explorer who accompanied Samuel de Champlain on his expeditions to North America in the early 17th century. He played a significant role in establishing trade relations with the indigenous peoples and helped map the St. Lawrence River.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vandis

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

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 Vandis 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.

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

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