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

VanKuren, 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 VanKuren surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of VanKuren in America

VanKuren is the 50362nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The VanKuren surname appeared 415 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 VanKuren.

We can also compare 2010 data for VanKuren 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 VanKuren

The surname VANKUREN is of Dutch origin and can be traced back to the 17th century. It is believed to have originated from the Dutch province of Gelderland, specifically in the town of Kuren. The name is a combination of the Dutch prefix "van" meaning "from" and the place name "Kuren."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname VANKUREN can be found in the Dutch Reformed Church records of New Amsterdam (now known as New York City) in the late 1600s. This suggests that some of the earliest bearers of the name were among the Dutch settlers who established the colony of New Netherland.

In the 18th century, the VANKUREN family spread across various regions of what is now the United States. Notable individuals from this period include Johannes VANKUREN (1712-1790), a farmer and landowner in the Hudson Valley region of New York, and his son, Pieter VANKUREN (1745-1822), who served as a soldier in the American Revolutionary War.

During the 19th century, the VANKUREN name appeared in various historical documents and records across the United States. One prominent figure was Cornelius VANKUREN (1818-1892), a successful businessman and industrialist from Pennsylvania who played a significant role in the development of the coal mining industry in the region.

Another notable individual was Sarah VANKUREN (1852-1932), a writer and educator from Ohio who published several works on education and children's literature. She was also an advocate for women's rights and suffrage movements of her time.

In the early 20th century, the VANKUREN surname gained further recognition with the accomplishments of William VANKUREN (1876-1954), a renowned architect from New York City. He was responsible for designing several iconic buildings, including the former Bergdorf Goodman department store on Fifth Avenue.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the VANKUREN surname throughout history, each contributing to various fields and leaving their mark on the cultural and social fabric of their respective communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name VanKuren

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

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

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