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

Vanosdol, 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 Vanosdol surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vanosdol in America

Vanosdol is the 35489th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vanosdol surname appeared 634 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 Vanosdol.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vanosdol 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 Vanosdol

The surname VANOSDOL is believed to have originated in the Netherlands during the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Dutch phrase "van Os dol," meaning "from the valley of the ox." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived in a specific valley or region known for its cattle farming.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the VANOSDOL surname can be found in the Dutch archives from the town of Leiden, where a family by the name of Van Os dol is mentioned in a land registry from the year 1572. This indicates that the name was already in use and had likely been established in the region for some time prior to this record.

In the 17th century, a significant number of Dutch immigrants began to settle in the American colonies, particularly in the areas of New Amsterdam (present-day New York) and New Netherland (parts of present-day New York, New Jersey, Delaware, and Connecticut). It is highly probable that some of these early Dutch settlers bore the VANOSDOL surname, although records from this period are often incomplete or have been lost over time.

One notable individual with the VANOSDOL surname was Johannes Vanosdol, a Dutch merchant and ship owner who lived in the late 17th century. He is recorded as having conducted trade between the Netherlands and the American colonies, transporting goods and passengers across the Atlantic Ocean.

Another prominent figure was Pieter Vanosdol, a Dutch military officer who served in the Dutch East Indies (present-day Indonesia) during the 18th century. He played a significant role in the Dutch colonial efforts in the region and is mentioned in several historical accounts from that era.

In the 19th century, a family by the name of VANOSDOL is recorded as having settled in the state of Pennsylvania, United States. One member of this family, William VANOSDOL (1822-1897), became a successful businessman and landowner in the area, leaving a lasting impact on the local community.

Throughout the centuries, the VANOSDOL surname has also been associated with various place names and settlements, such as Vanosdol Creek in Ohio, United States, and the town of Vanosdol, Illinois, which was likely named after an early settler with the same surname.

While the VANOSDOL name may not be as widely known as some other Dutch surnames, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and continents, reflecting the journey and experiences of those who bore this surname over the years.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vanosdol

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

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

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