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

VanHoesen, 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 VanHoesen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of VanHoesen in America

VanHoesen is the 37591st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The VanHoesen surname appeared 592 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 VanHoesen.

We can also compare 2010 data for VanHoesen 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 VanHoesen

The surname VANHOESEN originated in the Netherlands and dates back to the 17th century. It is believed to be derived from the Dutch words "van" meaning "from" and "hoesen" referring to a place name or location. The earliest known spelling variations include Van Hosen, Van Hoesen, and Van Hoessen.

VANHOESEN first appeared in records from the Dutch province of Gelderland, particularly in the town of Arnhem. One of the earliest documented instances of the name is found in the baptismal records of the Grote Kerk (Great Church) in Arnhem, where a child named Jan Jansen van Hoesen was baptized in 1632.

In the late 17th century, some individuals bearing the VANHOESEN surname immigrated to the Dutch colony of New Netherland, which later became part of the British colonies and eventually the United States. One of the earliest known settlers was Hendrick Jansen van Hoesen, who arrived in New Amsterdam (present-day New York City) around 1660.

Notable individuals with the VANHOESEN surname throughout history include:

1. Gerrit Jansen van Hoesen (c. 1650-1720), a Dutch-American farmer and landowner in the colony of New York.
2. Johannes van Hoesen (c. 1670-1745), a Dutch-American merchant and fur trader who settled in Albany, New York.
3. Pieter van Hoesen (1725-1789), a Dutch-American soldier who served in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.
4. Cornelis van Hoesen (1765-1832), a Dutch-American farmer and landowner in Schenectady County, New York.
5. Hendrick van Hoesen (1788-1867), a Dutch-American businessman and banker in Albany, New York, who also served as a member of the New York State Assembly.

While the VANHOESEN surname has its roots in the Netherlands, it eventually spread to other parts of Europe and North America through migration and immigration. Over time, the name has evolved to include various spelling variations, reflecting regional dialects and language influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name VanHoesen

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

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

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