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

VanEngen, 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 VanEngen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of VanEngen in America

VanEngen is the 45569th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The VanEngen surname appeared 469 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 VanEngen.

We can also compare 2010 data for VanEngen 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 VanEngen

The surname VANENGEN is of Dutch origin, with its roots traceable back to the 16th century. The name is believed to have originated from the town of Engen, located in the southwestern part of Germany, near the Dutch border. It is likely that the prefix "Van" was added to signify that the bearer of the name hailed from the town of Engen.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the VANENGEN surname can be found in the municipal records of the city of Amsterdam, dating back to the early 1600s. These records document the presence of several families bearing this surname, indicating that they were among the earliest settlers in the Dutch capital.

During the 17th century, the VANENGEN name gained prominence in the Netherlands, with several notable individuals bearing this surname. One such individual was Pieter van Engen (1594-1674), a renowned Dutch Golden Age painter known for his landscapes and seascapes. His works can be found in various museums across Europe, including the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.

Another notable figure was Jacob van Engen (1633-1706), a Dutch jurist and politician who served as the Mayor of Amsterdam from 1685 to 1687. His tenure was marked by significant reforms in the city's administration and legal system.

In the 18th century, the VANENGEN surname spread beyond the Netherlands, with some families migrating to other parts of Europe and even to the Americas. One such individual was Johann van Engen (1715-1792), a German-born merchant who settled in Pennsylvania, USA, and established a successful trading business.

The 19th century saw the emergence of several prominent individuals bearing the VANENGEN surname. Among them was Willem van Engen (1812-1877), a Dutch botanist and horticulturist who made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and the cultivation of exotic plant species.

Another notable figure was Maria van Engen (1830-1901), a Dutch feminist and activist who played a pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement in the Netherlands. She was instrumental in advocating for equal rights and opportunities for women in education and employment.

As the VANENGEN surname continued to spread across the globe, it became associated with various professions and fields of expertise. One such example is Hans van Engen (1890-1962), a Dutch architect renowned for his innovative designs and contributions to the modernist movement in architecture.

In the present day, the VANENGEN surname can be found in various parts of the world, with its bearers contributing to diverse fields such as business, academia, arts, and sciences. While the name may have evolved over the centuries, its rich history and Dutch roots remain an integral part of its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name VanEngen

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

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

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