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

VanLeuven, 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 VanLeuven surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of VanLeuven in America

VanLeuven is the 21912th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The VanLeuven surname appeared 1,185 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 VanLeuven.

We can also compare 2010 data for VanLeuven 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 VanLeuven

The surname VANLEUVEN originated in the Netherlands and Belgium during the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Dutch word "van," meaning "from," and the place name "Leuven," referring to the city of Leuven in the Flemish Brabant province of Belgium. The name is likely an indicator that the bearer's ancestors hailed from this region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the VANLEUVEN name can be found in the historical records of the city of Leuven itself, dating back to the 13th century. The name also appears in various medieval Dutch and Flemish manuscripts, often associated with individuals from the Leuven area or those who had connections to the city.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Jan VANLEUVEN (born around 1420) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Leuven. He played a significant role in the local economy and served as a member of the city council.

Another notable bearer of the VANLEUVEN surname was Adriaan VANLEUVEN (1564-1635), a Flemish painter and etcher who is considered one of the pioneers of the Dutch Golden Age of painting. His works are celebrated for their meticulous attention to detail and depictions of everyday life in the Netherlands.

In the 18th century, a famous VANLEUVEN was Pieter VANLEUVEN (1720-1789), a Flemish sculptor known for his exquisite religious statues and architectural decorations found in various churches and cathedrals throughout Belgium and the Netherlands.

During the 19th century, the VANLEUVEN name gained prominence in the field of academia with Theodoor VANLEUVEN (1825-1892), a renowned Belgian philosopher and professor at the University of Leuven. His writings on ethics and metaphysics were highly influential in his time.

Another notable figure was Marie VANLEUVEN (1875-1949), a Belgian social activist and suffragette who fought tirelessly for women's rights and advocated for educational reform in her country.

Over the centuries, variations of the VANLEUVEN name, such as VAN LEUVEN, VAN LOOVEN, and VAN LOEVEN, have also been documented, reflecting regional differences in spelling and pronunciation. However, the core essence of the name remains rooted in its connection to the city of Leuven and its surrounding areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name VanLeuven

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

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

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