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

Vansteyn, 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 Vansteyn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vansteyn in America

Vansteyn is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vansteyn surname appeared 103 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 Vansteyn.

The history of the last name Vansteyn

The surname VANSTEYN is of Dutch origin, originating in the Netherlands during the medieval period. It is a habitational name derived from a place name, likely referring to someone who lived near a stony area or a stony farmstead.

The root of the name VANSTEYN can be traced back to the Old Dutch word "stein," meaning "stone" or "rock." This word eventually evolved into the modern Dutch word "steen," retaining its original meaning. The prefix "van" is a common Dutch preposition meaning "from" or "of," indicating that the name refers to someone who hailed from a particular location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VANSTEYN can be found in the records of the Dutch Reformed Church in Amsterdam, where a certain Pieter VANSTEYN was listed as a member in the late 16th century, around 1590.

Another notable bearer of the VANSTEYN name was Jan VANSTEYN, a Dutch painter who lived between 1656 and 1715. He was a skilled portraitist and is known for his work depicting prominent figures of his time, including members of the Dutch nobility.

In the 18th century, a merchant named Dirk VANSTEYN is mentioned in the records of the Dutch East India Company, indicating his involvement in the lucrative spice trade between the Netherlands and the East Indies.

During the 19th century, a prominent Dutch architect named Willem VANSTEYN made a significant contribution to the urban landscape of Amsterdam. He designed several notable buildings, including the Paleis voor Volksvlijt, a grand exhibition hall that was a landmark of the city until its demolition in the 1960s.

Another noteworthy figure with the VANSTEYN surname was Johannes VANSTEYN, a Dutch theologian and religious scholar who lived from 1825 to 1901. He was a prominent figure in the Dutch Reformed Church and authored several influential works on Christian theology and doctrine.

While the name VANSTEYN has its roots in the Netherlands, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to Dutch emigration and colonization. Today, the name can be found in countries with significant Dutch diaspora populations, such as South Africa, Australia, and North America.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vansteyn

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

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 Vansteyn 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.

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

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