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

VanKooten, 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 VanKooten surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of VanKooten in America

VanKooten is the 53802nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The VanKooten surname appeared 384 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 VanKooten.

We can also compare 2010 data for VanKooten 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 VanKooten

The surname VANKOOTEN is of Dutch origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period in the Netherlands. It is believed to have originated from the Dutch place name "Kooten," which refers to a small village or settlement. The prefix "van" means "from" in Dutch, indicating that the surname was likely derived from individuals who originally hailed from this particular location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in historical documents dating back to the 14th century, where it appeared as "Van Cooten" or "Van Kooten." These variations in spelling were common during that time due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions.

The name VANKOOTEN has been mentioned in several historical records and manuscripts throughout the centuries. Notable examples include the "Goudse Bijdrage," a collection of historical documents from the city of Gouda, where the name is listed among the prominent families of the region in the 16th century.

During the Dutch Golden Age, a period of great prosperity and cultural flourishing in the 17th century, several individuals bearing the VANKOOTEN surname made significant contributions to various fields. One such figure was Pieter Jansz VANKOOTEN (1592-1651), a renowned painter known for his landscapes and genre scenes.

Another prominent bearer of this surname was Dirk VANKOOTEN (1670-1744), a Dutch merchant and trader who played a crucial role in establishing trade routes between the Netherlands and the East Indies (present-day Indonesia).

In the realm of literature, the name VANKOOTEN is associated with the Dutch writer and poet, Jacob VANKOOTEN (1785-1861), whose works were widely acclaimed and influential in his time.

Moving into the 19th century, the VANKOOTEN name gained further recognition through the achievements of Willem VANKOOTEN (1824-1897), a pioneering engineer who contributed significantly to the development of the Dutch railway system.

Throughout history, the VANKOOTEN surname has also been found in various other parts of Europe, as Dutch migrants and traders spread across the continent, carrying their names with them. However, its origins can be traced back to the Netherlands, where it was firmly rooted in the medieval and early modern periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name VanKooten

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

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

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