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

VanKeuren, 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 VanKeuren surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of VanKeuren in America

VanKeuren is the 27002nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The VanKeuren surname appeared 898 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 VanKeuren.

We can also compare 2010 data for VanKeuren 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 VanKeuren

The surname VANKEUREN has its origins in the Netherlands, specifically in the region of South Holland, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have been derived from the Dutch words "van" and "keur," which translate to "from" and "choice" respectively, suggesting that the name may have originated from a place name or referred to someone who was considered a "choice" or distinguished individual.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the VANKEUREN name can be found in the Dutch records of the city of Rotterdam, where a certain Adriaen Jansz VANKEUREN was mentioned in 1586. This early reference indicates that the name was already established in the area at that time.

During the 17th century, several individuals with the VANKEUREN surname were documented in various records related to the Dutch colonial presence in New Netherland (present-day New York). In 1654, a man named Hendrick VANKEUREN was listed as a resident of the Dutch settlement of New Amsterdam (later renamed New York City).

Notable individuals with the VANKEUREN surname include Jacobus VANKEUREN (1684-1759), a prominent landowner and farmer in the Dutch colony of New Netherland. His descendants continued to play a significant role in the development of the region, with many of them becoming influential members of their local communities.

Another notable figure was Johannes VANKEUREN (1727-1795), a Revolutionary War soldier who fought in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. His service and contributions to the war effort have been documented in various historical records.

In the 19th century, a man named Cornelius VANKEUREN (1812-1895) gained recognition as a successful businessman and entrepreneur in New York City, where he established a thriving import-export business.

It is worth noting that the VANKEUREN surname has also been found in various spellings throughout history, such as VAN KEUREN, VAN KEUR, and VAN CEUR, reflecting the linguistic variations and adaptations that occurred over time.

While the VANKEUREN name has its roots in the Netherlands, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly in regions with Dutch cultural influences or migration patterns. However, the name's strong connection to its Dutch origins remains evident in its linguistic and historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name VanKeuren

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

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

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