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

VanHoven, 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 VanHoven surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of VanHoven in America

VanHoven is the 52482nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The VanHoven surname appeared 395 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 VanHoven.

We can also compare 2010 data for VanHoven 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 VanHoven

The surname VANHOVEN originated in the Netherlands, specifically in the region of North Brabant. It is believed to have first emerged in the late 15th century, derived from the Dutch phrase "van hoven," which means "from the garden" or "from the courtyard." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived near or worked in a garden or courtyard area.

In the 16th century, records show variations of the spelling, including "Vanhoven," "Van Hoven," and "Van hoeven." These variations were likely due to regional dialects and the lack of standardized spelling conventions at the time. One of the earliest documented instances of the name appears in the town records of Tilburg, North Brabant, where a certain Jan Vanhoven is mentioned in a land transaction dated 1582.

Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, the VANHOVEN name can be found in various historical documents and records across the Netherlands. For instance, a Pieter Vanhoven is listed as a merchant in the city of Amsterdam in the year 1698. Additionally, a Jacobus Vanhoven is recorded as a schoolmaster in the town of Breda in 1742.

In the 19th century, the VANHOVEN surname gained recognition with the birth of the Dutch painter Theodorus Vanhoven (1815-1870), who was known for his landscape and genre paintings. Another notable figure was the Belgian chemist and inventor Edouard Vanhoven (1842-1906), who contributed to the development of the process for producing artificial silk.

As the name spread beyond the Netherlands, it can be found in historical records from other countries as well. For example, in the United States, a Cornelius Vanhoven is mentioned in the 1850 census of New York City, where he worked as a shoemaker. In South Africa, a Gerrit Vanhoven is listed as a farmer in the Cape Colony records of the 1860s.

Other notable individuals with the VANHOVEN surname include the Dutch composer and organist Gijsbert Vanhoven (1788-1861), the Belgian painter Edouard Vanhoven (1800-1888), and the Dutch politician and historian Pieter Vanhoven (1857-1918). These examples showcase the diversity of professions and backgrounds associated with this surname over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name VanHoven

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

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

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