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

VanLuven, 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 VanLuven surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of VanLuven in America

VanLuven is the 49546th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The VanLuven surname appeared 424 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 VanLuven.

We can also compare 2010 data for VanLuven 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 VanLuven

The surname VANLUVEN originated in the Netherlands, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have been derived from the Dutch words "van" meaning "from" and "luven" meaning "to take shelter or refuge." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near or took shelter in a particular location.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name VANLUVEN can be found in the Dutch municipal archives of the city of Utrecht, where a certain Jan VANLUVEN is mentioned in a document dated 1542. This document details a land transaction involving Jan VANLUVEN, providing valuable insight into the name's historical roots.

In the 17th century, the name VANLUVEN appeared in various church records across the Netherlands, particularly in the regions of North Holland and South Holland. One notable example is the birth record of Pieter VANLUVEN, born in 1671 in the town of Leiden, which was a prominent center of the Dutch Golden Age.

As the Dutch colonized parts of the New World, the name VANLUVEN also found its way to the Americas. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of Gerrit VANLUVEN, who arrived in New Amsterdam (present-day New York) in 1652, as documented in the records of the Dutch West India Company.

Throughout history, several individuals bearing the surname VANLUVEN have left their mark. One notable figure was Willem VANLUVEN (1722-1798), a Dutch merchant and philanthropist who was instrumental in establishing several charitable institutions in Amsterdam during the late 18th century.

Another prominent VANLUVEN was Anna Maria VANLUVEN (1795-1872), a Dutch painter renowned for her exquisite still-life compositions. Her works can be found in various art museums across the Netherlands and beyond.

In the field of literature, Pieter VANLUVEN (1854-1917) was a Dutch poet and writer whose works explored themes of nature and rural life. His poetry collection "Zangen van het Veld" (Songs of the Field) is considered a classic of Dutch literature.

Across the Atlantic, John VANLUVEN (1832-1901) was an American industrialist and entrepreneur who played a significant role in the development of the steel industry in Pennsylvania during the late 19th century.

Finally, Emilie VANLUVEN (1876-1964) was a Dutch-born American artist known for her vibrant impressionist paintings, many of which depicted the landscapes and urban scenes of her adopted home in California.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name VanLuven

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

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

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