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

VanLieu, 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 VanLieu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of VanLieu in America

VanLieu is the 67943rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The VanLieu surname appeared 290 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 VanLieu.

We can also compare 2010 data for VanLieu 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 VanLieu

The surname VANLIEU has its origins in the Netherlands and dates back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Dutch phrase "van de lieu", which translates to "from the meadow". The name likely originated from a specific place or region where meadows or pastures were prevalent.

During the Dutch Golden Age, the name VANLIEU appeared in various records and documents, particularly those related to trade and commerce. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the records of the Dutch East India Company, where a merchant named Jan VANLIEU was listed as a trader in the early 1600s.

In the 17th century, the name VANLIEU was also recorded in the archives of the city of Amsterdam, where a family bearing this surname owned a successful textile business. This family's wealth and influence were evident in the city's historical records.

One of the notable individuals with the surname VANLIEU was Willem VANLIEU (1622-1698), a Dutch painter known for his landscapes and seascapes. His works were highly regarded during his lifetime and can be found in several prestigious art collections across Europe.

Another prominent figure was Jacob VANLIEU (1745-1817), a Dutch mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics. He served as a professor at the University of Leiden and was elected as a member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences.

In the 19th century, the VANLIEU family expanded beyond the Netherlands, with some members migrating to other parts of Europe and even to the Americas. One such individual was Pieter VANLIEU (1810-1892), a Dutch-American businessman who established a successful trading company in New York City.

Other notable individuals with the surname VANLIEU include:

1. Adriaan VANLIEU (1755-1823), a Dutch naval officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars.
2. Anna VANLIEU (1867-1942), a Dutch artist known for her portraiture and still-life paintings.
3. Cornelis VANLIEU (1920-1998), a Dutch architect who designed several iconic buildings in Rotterdam.
4. Dirk VANLIEU (1885-1968), a Dutch-American writer and journalist who covered World War II for several prominent newspapers.
5. Elisabeth VANLIEU (1793-1872), a Dutch philanthropist and advocate for women's rights.

While the VANLIEU surname has its roots in the Netherlands, it has since spread to various parts of the world, with descendants bearing this name residing in countries like the United States, Canada, Australia, and South Africa.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name VanLieu

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

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

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