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

Vanstory, 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 Vanstory surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vanstory in America

Vanstory is the 47966th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vanstory surname appeared 441 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 Vanstory.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vanstory 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 Vanstory

The surname VANSTORY has its origins in the Netherlands, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have emerged from the Dutch words "van" meaning "from" and "storie" meaning "story" or "tale." This could suggest that the name was initially given to individuals who were known for their storytelling abilities or perhaps had a connection to the literary arts.

One of the earliest known references to the VANSTORY name can be found in historical records from the city of Amsterdam, where a merchant named Pieter VANSTORY is mentioned in a trade document from the year 1587. It is speculated that Pieter may have been a trader of books or manuscripts, which could explain the connection to the word "story" in his surname.

In the 17th century, the VANSTORY name began to spread across various regions of the Netherlands and into neighboring areas of Germany and Belgium. During this period, the name underwent several spelling variations, including VANSTORIE, VANSTORY, and VANSTORYE, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic influences of the time.

One notable individual bearing the VANSTORY name was Willem VANSTORY (1632-1701), a Dutch artist and engraver known for his intricate etchings and prints. His works were highly sought after by collectors and can be found in several prestigious art museums across Europe.

Another historical figure of note was Anna VANSTORY (1678-1742), a renowned Dutch poet and playwright whose works explored themes of love, nature, and societal issues. Her poetic anthology, "Bloemenhof" (Garden of Flowers), published in 1712, was widely acclaimed and helped establish her reputation as a prominent literary figure of the Dutch Golden Age.

In the 18th century, the VANSTORY name began to appear in various parts of Europe, including France and England, where individuals bearing this surname had migrated or established themselves. One such individual was Johannes VANSTORY (1725-1801), a Dutch-born mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics.

As the VANSTORY name spread across different regions, it also gave rise to various place names and surnames derived from it. For example, in the German regions, the surname VANSTORYEN emerged, while in parts of Belgium, the variant VANSTORIJ was commonly used.

Throughout history, the VANSTORY name has been associated with individuals from diverse professions and backgrounds, including writers, artists, scholars, and entrepreneurs. While the exact origins and meaning of the name may have evolved over time, it remains a notable surname with a rich historical legacy rooted in the cultural and linguistic traditions of the Netherlands and surrounding regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vanstory

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

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

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