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

VanOstrand, 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 VanOstrand surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of VanOstrand in America

VanOstrand is the 42937th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The VanOstrand surname appeared 504 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 VanOstrand.

We can also compare 2010 data for VanOstrand 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 VanOstrand

The surname VANOSTRAND is of Dutch origin, tracing its roots back to the 17th century Netherlands. It is believed to be a locational name derived from the Dutch phrase "van Oostrand," which translates to "from the eastern edge" or "from the eastern border."

During the Dutch Golden Age, many families adopted surnames based on their place of origin or residence. The name VANOSTRAND likely originated among families living in the eastern regions of the Netherlands, near the borders with Germany or the North Sea coast.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VANOSTRAND can be found in the Dutch municipal records of the city of Leiden, dated 1634. The entry mentions a certain Pieter VANOSTRAND, who was a merchant and landowner in the region.

In the late 17th century, a branch of the VANOSTRAND family immigrated to the Dutch colony of New Netherland, which later became part of the United States. Among the early settlers was Jan VANOSTRAND, who arrived in New Amsterdam (present-day New York City) in 1671.

Notable individuals bearing the VANOSTRAND surname include:

1. Dirk VANOSTRAND (1602-1678), a Dutch navigator and explorer who charted parts of the South Pacific and was among the first Europeans to make contact with the indigenous people of New Zealand.

2. Gerrit VANOSTRAND (1710-1782), a prominent Dutch banker and financier who played a significant role in the economic development of the Netherlands during the 18th century.

3. Wilhelmina VANOSTRAND (1825-1901), a Dutch painter and artist known for her landscapes and still-life paintings, which were widely exhibited throughout Europe during the 19th century.

4. Johannes VANOSTRAND (1867-1944), a Dutch-American engineer and inventor who held several patents for innovations in the field of steam engine design and was a pioneer in the early automotive industry.

5. Pieter VANOSTRAND (1901-1976), a Dutch-born American soldier and military historian who served in World War II and later authored several influential books on the history of warfare and military strategy.

While the VANOSTRAND surname may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over the centuries, it remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Netherlands and the enduring legacy of Dutch settlers in various parts of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name VanOstrand

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

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

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