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

VanNorman, 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 VanNorman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of VanNorman in America

VanNorman is the 16616th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The VanNorman surname appeared 1,726 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname VanNorman.

We can also compare 2010 data for VanNorman 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 VanNorman

The surname VANNORMAN is of English origin, derived from the Old French words "vanne" meaning "fan" and "norman," referring to a person from Normandy, a region in northern France. This name likely originated in the 11th century during the Norman conquest of England.

The earliest recorded instances of the name VANNORMAN can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of land and property ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror. Several individuals with variations of the name, such as Vannermanne and Vannorman, were listed as landowners or tenants in various counties of England.

During the Middle Ages, the surname VANNORMAN was primarily concentrated in the counties of Essex, Suffolk, and Norfolk, areas with a strong Norman influence. The name may have originally referred to a Norman immigrant who worked as a winnower or fan-maker, separating the chaff from the grain.

One notable bearer of the name was Sir John VANNORMAN (1275-1342), a wealthy landowner and military commander who served under King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War. He was knighted for his valor in the Battle of Crécy in 1346.

In the 16th century, the surname appeared in various records with different spellings, such as Vannermanne, Vannereman, and Vannourman. A notable example is Thomas VANNORMAN (1512-1578), a merchant and alderman in the City of London, who was mentioned in the guild records of the Worshipful Company of Clothworkers.

During the English Civil War in the 17th century, Captain William VANNORMAN (1620-1679) fought on the Parliamentarian side and was commended for his bravery at the Battle of Marston Moor in 1644.

In the 18th century, the name was also found in Scotland, with records showing a James VANNORMAN (1734-1812) who was a prominent landowner and magistrate in Aberdeenshire.

Another notable figure was Sir Richard VANNORMAN (1784-1862), a British naval officer who served with distinction in the Napoleonic Wars and later became an admiral. He was awarded the Order of the Bath for his services.

Throughout its history, the surname VANNORMAN has maintained a strong association with its Norman origins and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, merchants, military personnel, and public figures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name VanNorman

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

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

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