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

VanDygriff, 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 VanDygriff surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of VanDygriff in America

VanDygriff is the 53419th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The VanDygriff surname appeared 387 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 VanDygriff.

We can also compare 2010 data for VanDygriff 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 VanDygriff

The surname VANDYGRIFF is believed to have originated in the Netherlands during the late 16th or early 17th century. It is thought to be derived from the Dutch words "van de" meaning "from the" and "griff" which referred to a deep valley or ravine. This suggests that the name may have been associated with an individual or family who lived near or in a deep valley or ravine.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the VANDYGRIFF surname can be found in the Dutch town records of Delft, dating back to the early 1600s. These records mention a Jacob VANDYGRIFF, who was a merchant and landowner in the area. The spelling of the name at that time was sometimes written as "Van de Gryff" or "Van der Gryff."

Another notable early reference to the VANDYGRIFF name is in the records of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) from the mid-17th century. These records document a Pieter VANDYGRIFF, who was a ship's captain and navigator for the VOC, making voyages to the East Indies and other parts of Asia.

As the Dutch settled in various parts of the world during the 17th and 18th centuries, the VANDYGRIFF name spread to other regions. For instance, there are records of a Johannes VANDYGRIFF who was among the early Dutch settlers in South Africa in the late 1600s.

One of the most famous individuals with the VANDYGRIFF surname was Gerrit VANDYGRIFF (1698-1772), a Dutch painter and engraver who was renowned for his intricate landscapes and cityscapes. His works can be found in various museums and galleries across Europe.

Another notable figure was Adriaan VANDYGRIFF (1721-1789), a Dutch mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the fields of celestial mechanics and navigation. He published several influential works and was a member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences.

In the 19th century, the VANDYGRIFF name also appeared in records from the United States, likely due to Dutch immigration. One such individual was Cornelis VANDYGRIFF (1812-1898), who was born in the Netherlands but later emigrated to New York, where he became a successful merchant and landowner.

While the VANDYGRIFF surname is relatively uncommon today, it has a rich historical significance, tracing its roots back to the Netherlands and the early Dutch exploration and settlement of various parts of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name VanDygriff

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

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

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