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

VanHise, 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 VanHise surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of VanHise in America

VanHise is the 48901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The VanHise surname appeared 431 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 VanHise.

We can also compare 2010 data for VanHise 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 VanHise

The surname VANHISE is of Dutch origin, derived from a combination of the Dutch words "van" meaning "from" and "huis" meaning "house." This suggests that the name likely originated in the Netherlands, possibly referring to someone who lived in a prominent or notable house or estate.

VANHISE can be traced back to the 16th century in Dutch records, with variations in spelling such as Van Huise, Van Huyse, and Van Huizen appearing in various regions of the Netherlands. This name was likely adopted by families residing in or near a notable "huis" or house, which may have been a manor, castle, or even a town hall.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the Dutch East India Company archives, where a Jan Jansz Vanhuysen is listed as a sailor in the year 1623. This indicates that the name had already been established and in use by that time.

In the 17th century, a notable figure with the name VANHISE was Pieter van Huijssen, a Dutch Golden Age painter born in 1608. He was known for his still-life paintings and landscapes, and his works can be found in various museums across Europe.

Another historically significant individual bearing this surname was Willem van Huyssen, a Dutch military engineer born in 1676. He served in the armies of several European nations and was responsible for designing and constructing fortifications throughout the Netherlands, Spain, and Italy.

In the 19th century, Cornelis Jacobus van Huijssen (1808-1888) was a prominent Dutch politician and jurist who served as the Minister of Justice in the Netherlands from 1876 to 1877. He played a significant role in shaping the legal system of the time.

The name VANHISE also found its way to other parts of the world through Dutch migration and settlement. In the United States, one notable figure was Charles Richard Van Hise (1857-1918), a renowned American geologist and educator who served as the president of the University of Wisconsin from 1903 to 1918.

While the surname VANHISE is relatively uncommon today, it carries a rich history and lineage that can be traced back to its Dutch origins and the prominent families who bore this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name VanHise

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

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

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