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

VanKampen, 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 VanKampen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of VanKampen in America

VanKampen is the 26229th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The VanKampen surname appeared 932 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 VanKampen.

We can also compare 2010 data for VanKampen 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 VanKampen

The surname VANKAMPEN is of Dutch origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is a locational name, derived from the town of Kampen, situated along the banks of the Ijssel River in the province of Overijssel, Netherlands. The prefix "van" signifies "from" or "of," indicating that the earliest bearers of this name hailed from this region.

The name VANKAMPEN can be traced back to the 13th century, where it appears in various historical records and documents. One notable reference is found in the "Oorkondenboek van Holland en Zeeland," a collection of charters and deeds from the provinces of Holland and Zeeland, where a certain Willelmus van Campen is mentioned in 1295.

In the 14th century, the VANKAMPEN name gained prominence with the rise of a wealthy merchant family in Kampen. This family played a significant role in the city's trade and politics, with members holding influential positions in the local government and guilds. One notable figure from this lineage was Gerrit Vankampen (c. 1320-1388), a successful cloth merchant and alderman of Kampen.

During the 16th century, the VANKAMPEN name spread beyond the Netherlands as a result of migration and trade. In England, records show that a Willem Vankampen (c. 1510-1580) settled in London and established a successful import/export business, dealing in goods from the Low Countries.

The 17th century saw the emergence of a distinguished VANKAMPEN family in the Dutch Republic. Johannes Vankampen (1615-1688) was a renowned lawyer and diplomat who served as the Dutch ambassador to England and Sweden. His son, Pieter Vankampen (1648-1712), followed in his footsteps and became a respected jurist and statesman.

Another notable figure bearing the VANKAMPEN name was Nicolaas Vankampen (1776-1839), a Dutch military officer who served under Napoleon Bonaparte during the Napoleonic Wars. He rose to the rank of general and was awarded the Legion of Honor for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

In the 19th century, the VANKAMPEN surname gained recognition in the arts and sciences. Jan Vankampen (1810-1878) was a renowned Dutch painter whose landscapes and seascapes captured the beauty of his native country. Meanwhile, Adriaan Vankampen (1845-1912) was a pioneering physicist who made significant contributions to the field of electromagnetism.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name VanKampen

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

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

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