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

VanStrien, 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 VanStrien surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of VanStrien in America

VanStrien is the 90853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The VanStrien surname appeared 203 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 VanStrien.

We can also compare 2010 data for VanStrien 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 VanStrien

The surname VANSTRIEN originated in the Netherlands during the medieval period. It is a toponymic name derived from the Dutch town of Strien, located in the province of South Holland. The prefix "van" means "from" in Dutch, indicating that the original bearers of this name hailed from Strien.

The earliest recorded mention of the name VANSTRIEN can be found in the Dutch census records from the 16th century. During this time, the name was sometimes spelled as "Van Strien" or "Vanstrien." The town of Strien itself dates back to the 13th century and was initially known as "Striena" or "Striene," which may have been derived from an old Germanic word meaning "stream" or "watercourse."

One notable historical figure with the surname VANSTRIEN was Jan Fransz van Strien (1587-1653), a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his still-life paintings and landscapes. Another was Willem van Strien (1612-1662), a Dutch diplomat and ambassador who represented the Dutch Republic in various European courts during the 17th century.

In the 18th century, Cornelis van Strien (1720-1799) was a Dutch merchant and shipowner who played a significant role in the Dutch East India Company's trade with the East Indies. Adriana van Strien (1754-1832), born in Rotterdam, was a renowned Dutch still-life painter whose works can be found in several prestigious museums.

More recently, Pieter van Strien (1909-1986) was a Dutch politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives and the European Parliament during the mid-20th century. He was instrumental in shaping Dutch policies related to agriculture and the environment.

While the VANSTRIEN surname is most prevalent in the Netherlands, it has also been carried by individuals in other countries, particularly those with Dutch ancestry or connections to the Netherlands. However, due to its Dutch origins, the name remains predominantly associated with the Netherlands and its rich cultural and historical heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name VanStrien

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

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

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