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

VanSandt, 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 VanSandt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of VanSandt in America

VanSandt is the 53667th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The VanSandt surname appeared 385 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 VanSandt.

We can also compare 2010 data for VanSandt 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 VanSandt

The surname VANSANDT originates from the Netherlands, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Dutch words "van" meaning "from" and "sant" or "zant," which refers to sandy or sandy soil. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near or on sandy land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VANSANDT can be found in the Dutch archives of the province of Zeeland, where a family with this surname was documented in the late 1500s. It is possible that the name was initially spelled in various ways, such as "van Zandt," "van Sandt," or "van Zant," due to the variations in Dutch dialects and spelling conventions at the time.

In the 17th century, some members of the VANSANDT family migrated to the Dutch colonies in North America, particularly to the area that is now known as New York. Historical records from this period show that the name was sometimes anglicized to "Vanzant" or "Vanzandt."

Notable individuals with the surname VANSANDT include Jacob Isaacsen VANSANDT, a Dutch merchant who settled in New Amsterdam (now New York City) in the 1640s. He is considered one of the earliest settlers with this surname in the New World.

Another prominent figure was Cornelis VANSANDT, a Dutch explorer and navigator who accompanied the expedition of Willem Blaeu to map the coast of South America in the early 1600s. His detailed charts and maps were instrumental in the exploration of the region.

In the 18th century, John VANSANDT (1720-1792) was a respected landowner and farmer in colonial Pennsylvania. He played a role in the local militia during the American Revolutionary War.

During the 19th century, Mary VANSANDT (1834-1912) was a renowned educator in Ohio. She founded several schools and was an advocate for women's education and suffrage.

In more recent times, William VANSANDT (1915-2001) was a celebrated artist and painter known for his landscapes and portraits depicting life in rural America.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the surname VANSANDT throughout history, reflecting its Dutch origins and the significant contributions made by those who bore this name in various fields and locations over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name VanSandt

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

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

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