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

Vant, 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 Vant surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vant in America

Vant is the 69392nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vant surname appeared 283 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 Vant.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vant 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 Vant

The surname VANT is believed to have originated in the Netherlands during the 15th century. It is derived from the Dutch word "vant," which means "from the" or "of the." This prefix was often added to surnames to indicate a person's place of origin or association with a particular location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the VANT surname can be found in the Dutch town of Leiden, where a man named Jan van't Hoff was mentioned in a local record from 1492. This spelling variation, "van't," suggests that the surname may have initially been a contraction of the phrase "van het" (from the).

In the 16th century, the VANT surname appeared in various historical documents across the Netherlands, including tax records and parish registers. During this time, it was common for Dutch surnames to be written with different spellings, such as Vant, Vante, or Vants, depending on the scribe's interpretation or regional dialect.

One notable figure bearing the VANT surname was Hendrick Vant, a Dutch merchant and explorer who traveled to the East Indies in the early 1600s. His accounts of his voyages provided valuable insights into the trade routes and cultural practices of the region during that period.

Another significant individual with the VANT surname was Johannes Vant, a renowned Dutch theologian and philosopher who lived from 1618 to 1692. He was a prominent figure in the Dutch Reformed Church and authored several influential works on theology and ethics.

In the 18th century, the VANT surname gained further recognition with the birth of Jacob Vant (1720-1796), a Dutch painter known for his landscapes and genre scenes. His works are displayed in various museums across the Netherlands and are considered important examples of Dutch Golden Age painting.

As the VANT surname spread beyond the Netherlands, it also appeared in other parts of Europe and eventually made its way to the United States. One notable American with this surname was William Vant (1789-1865), a politician and lawyer who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York in the 1830s.

While the VANT surname may have evolved over time and been subject to various spelling variations, its Dutch origins and association with the phrase "from the" have remained consistent throughout its history. The surname continues to be carried by individuals of Dutch descent and serves as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Netherlands.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vant

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

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

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