2010
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Vanlerberg
A Dutch surname derived from a place name referring to someone from a small hillock or dune.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Vanlerberg. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vanlerberg surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Vanlerberg in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vanlerberg, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vanlerberg
The surname VANLERBERG originates from the Netherlands, and its earliest records date back to the late 16th century. The name is derived from the Dutch words "van" meaning "from" and "Lerberg," which is likely a place name or a geographical location. The exact origin of the place name "Lerberg" is unclear, but it may have been a small village or hamlet in one of the Dutch provinces.
One of the earliest known references to the surname VANLERBERG can be found in a Dutch census record from the year 1598, which lists a family with this surname residing in the city of Amsterdam. This suggests that the name may have originated in or around the Amsterdam area, although its roots could potentially trace back to other parts of the Netherlands as well.
In the 17th century, a notable individual with the surname VANLERBERG was Johan VANLERBERG (1621-1679), a merchant and trader who established a successful business importing spices and textiles from the Dutch East Indies. His commercial activities contributed to the prosperity of the Dutch Republic during the Golden Age.
Another prominent figure was Pieter VANLERBERG (1705-1772), a renowned Dutch painter known for his landscape and seascape paintings. His works can be found in various art museums across Europe, including the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and the Louvre in Paris.
During the 18th century, the VANLERBERG surname was also found in historical records from the city of Leiden, where a family of that name owned a successful brewery. One of the members, Gerrit VANLERBERG (1742-1809), was a respected brewer and served as a local alderman in Leiden.
In the 19th century, a notable individual with the surname VANLERBERG was Willem VANLERBERG (1816-1891), a Dutch mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and was a professor at the University of Leiden.
Another individual worth mentioning is Johanna VANLERBERG (1853-1924), a pioneering Dutch feminist and suffragette. She played a vital role in advocating for women's rights and the right to vote in the Netherlands during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
While the surname VANLERBERG is not among the most common Dutch surnames, it has a rich history and has been associated with individuals who have made notable contributions in various fields, ranging from commerce and art to science and social activism.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vanlerberg
Among Census respondents with the surname Vanlerberg, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Vanlerberg bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Vanlerberg surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.2% · 107
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vanlerberg
Vanlerberg appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 247 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Up 247 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Vanlerberg surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #150,452 | #150,205 | 0.2% |
| Count | 109 | 109 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vanlerberg bearers went from 109 to 109 (+0.0% change). The surname moved up 247 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #150,205.
FAQ
Vanlerberg surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vanlerberg?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Vanlerberg. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Vanlerberg?
Vanlerberg ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 109 people with the surname Vanlerberg. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Vanlerberg.
Has Vanlerberg become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vanlerberg went from 109 recorded bearers to 109. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #150,452 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Vanlerberg?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vanlerberg, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%) and Two or More Races (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Vanlerberg in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.2% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vanlerberg appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (98.2%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%), Two or More Races (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Vanlerberg (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Vanlerberg mean?
A Dutch surname derived from a place name referring to someone from a small hillock or dune. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Vanlerberg (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Vanlerberg?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.