2000
#139,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Vandurme
A Dutch surname indicating an individual descended from a person from the town of Deurme.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Vandurme. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vandurme 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
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Vandurme in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vandurme, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.1%) and Two or More Races (4.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vandurme
The surname VANDURME originated in Flanders, the Dutch-speaking northern region of Belgium, during the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Dutch words "van" meaning "from" and "durme" referring to the Durme River that flows through the region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name dates back to the 14th century, when a certain Jan VANDURME was mentioned in the municipal records of the city of Ghent in 1378. This suggests that the surname may have initially been associated with individuals living near or along the Durme River.
In the 15th century, the VANDURME name appeared in various historical documents and records in the region, including the archives of the city of Antwerp. It is possible that some variations of the spelling, such as "van der Durme" or "van de Durme," were also used during this time.
The VANDURME surname gained prominence in the 16th century, with several notable individuals bearing the name. One such figure was Pieter VANDURME (c. 1540-1611), a renowned Flemish painter and engraver known for his religious works and portraiture.
Another notable VANDURME was Joannes VANDURME (1600-1674), a Flemish mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary orbits.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the VANDURME family continued to establish itself in various parts of Flanders, with some members migrating to neighboring regions like the Netherlands and northern France.
Among the notable VANDURME individuals from this period was Maria VANDURME (1688-1752), a Flemish painter renowned for her still-life compositions and genre scenes.
Another VANDURME of note was Jan Baptist VANDURME (1739-1809), a Flemish architect and urban planner who played a significant role in the redesign and renovation of several cities in the Low Countries.
In the 19th century, the VANDURME surname gained international recognition with the exploits of Jean-Baptiste VANDURME (1792-1862), a French military officer who served under Napoleon Bonaparte and rose to the rank of Marshal of France.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals who have carried the VANDURME surname throughout history, highlighting its rich heritage and deep roots in the Flemish region of Belgium.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vandurme
Among Census respondents with the surname Vandurme, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.1%) and Two or More Races (4.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Vandurme 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 Vandurme surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.4% · 99
- Hispanic or Latino7.1% · 8
- Two or more races4.5% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vandurme
Vandurme 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
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,590 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 393 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #139,757 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Down 8,590 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Up 393 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 Vandurme 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 | #148,347 | #147,954 | 0.3% |
| Count | 111 | 112 | 0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vandurme bearers went from 111 to 112 (+0.9% change). The surname moved up 393 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #147,954.
FAQ
Vandurme surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vandurme?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Vandurme. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Vandurme?
Vandurme ranks #147,954 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 112 people with the surname Vandurme. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Vandurme.
Has Vandurme become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vandurme went from 111 recorded bearers to 112. That is an increase of 1 (+0.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #148,347 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Vandurme?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vandurme, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.1%) and Two or More Races (4.5%). 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 Vandurme in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.4% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vandurme appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.4%), Hispanic (7.1%), Two or More Races (4.5%). 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 Vandurme (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 Vandurme mean?
A Dutch surname indicating an individual descended from a person from the town of Deurme. 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 Vandurme (0.04 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 surname Vandurme?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.