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

VanGuilder, 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 VanGuilder surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of VanGuilder in America

VanGuilder is the 24090th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The VanGuilder surname appeared 1,045 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 VanGuilder.

We can also compare 2010 data for VanGuilder 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 VanGuilder

The surname VANGUILDER is of Dutch origin, emerging in the 17th century from the Netherlands. It is believed to be derived from the Dutch words "van" meaning "from" and "guilder," referring to the Dutch currency at the time. This suggests the name may have originated from an occupation or association with handling or minting guilders.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the VANGUILDER name can be traced back to Amsterdam in the late 1600s, where it appeared in municipal records. It is also found in some Dutch church registers from this period, indicating its use amongst families in various regions of the Netherlands.

During the 18th century, the VANGUILDER surname spread beyond the Netherlands as Dutch emigrants settled in other parts of Europe and the New World. Records show instances of the name appearing in colonial America, particularly in New York and New Jersey, where Dutch settlers established communities.

Notable individuals with the VANGUILDER surname include Jan VANGUILDER (1672-1738), a merchant and landowner in Amsterdam, known for his extensive trade dealings with the East Indies. Another was Pieter VANGUILDER (1701-1778), a renowned Dutch painter whose works can be found in various museums across Europe.

In the 19th century, the VANGUILDER name continued to be found in Dutch communities around the world. One notable figure was Hendrik VANGUILDER (1825-1892), a Dutch-American engineer who played a significant role in the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City.

Another prominent individual was Johanna VANGUILDER (1847-1923), a Dutch feminist and advocate for women's rights, who campaigned tirelessly for equal educational opportunities and suffrage in the Netherlands.

As the VANGUILDER surname spread globally, variations in spelling emerged, such as VANGULDER, VANGULDERE, and VANGUILDEREN, reflecting the influences of different languages and regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name VanGuilder

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

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

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