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

VanDongen, 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 VanDongen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of VanDongen in America

VanDongen is the 56195th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The VanDongen surname appeared 364 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 VanDongen.

We can also compare 2010 data for VanDongen 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 VanDongen

The surname VANDONGEN originated in the Netherlands and has its roots dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from a combination of the Dutch words "van" meaning "from" and "Dongen," which was a town located in the province of North Brabant.

The town of Dongen was first mentioned in historical records in 1198, suggesting that the surname VANDONGEN likely emerged around this time or shortly after. It is possible that the name was initially used to distinguish individuals who hailed from this particular town.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname VANDONGEN can be found in the Utrecht Archives, where a document from 1397 mentions a certain "Adriaen Woutersz. van Dongen." This suggests that the surname was already in use and potentially established by the late 14th century.

In the 15th century, a notable individual named Willem van Dongen (1425-1490) was a Dutch painter and sculptor who achieved recognition for his works depicting religious scenes. His artwork can still be found in various churches and museums across the Netherlands.

During the 16th century, the surname VANDONGEN underwent slight variations in spelling, appearing as "Van Donghen" or "Van Donghen" in some historical records. One such example is a document from 1564 that refers to a "Jan van Donghen" from the city of Antwerp.

In the 17th century, the name VANDONGEN gained further prominence with the birth of Gerrit van Dongen (1618-1681), a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his landscapes and genre scenes. His works can be found in prestigious collections, including the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.

Another notable figure bearing the surname VANDONGEN was Pieter van Dongen (1766-1819), a Dutch military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars. He rose to the rank of Lieutenant-General and was awarded the prestigious Order of the Union for his distinguished service.

As the surname VANDONGEN continued to spread across the Netherlands and beyond, it became associated with various professions and industries, from artists and scholars to merchants and tradesmen.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name VanDongen

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

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

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