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

VanEssen, 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 VanEssen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of VanEssen in America

VanEssen is the 44653rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The VanEssen surname appeared 481 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 VanEssen.

We can also compare 2010 data for VanEssen 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 VanEssen

The surname VANESSEN has its origins in the Netherlands, tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Dutch words "van" meaning "from" and "Essen," which refers to a place name or a geographical location. The name likely originated as a way to identify individuals from a particular area, town, or region called Essen.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name VANESSEN can be found in Dutch records from the mid-1500s. These records often provide insights into the lives and occupations of individuals bearing the surname, such as farmers, artisans, or merchants living in areas like Essen or places with similar names.

Some historical figures with the surname VANESSEN include Pieter Vanessen, a Dutch painter born in 1599, who was known for his landscapes and genre scenes. Another notable individual was Jan Vanessen, a Dutch military officer who served in the army of the Dutch Republic during the 17th century.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure with the name VANESSEN was Adriaan Vanessen, a Dutch mathematician and astronomer born in 1718. He made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and was a member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Moving into the 19th century, Hendrick Vanessen, born in 1812, was a Dutch businessman and industrialist who played a key role in the development of the textile industry in the Netherlands.

Another noteworthy individual with the surname VANESSEN was Jan Vanessen, born in 1877, a Dutch politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives in the Netherlands during the early 20th century.

These examples demonstrate the longstanding presence of the surname VANESSEN in the Netherlands and its association with various professions, including the arts, sciences, business, and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name VanEssen

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

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

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