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

Vanthof, 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 Vanthof surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vanthof in America

Vanthof is the 54530th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vanthof surname appeared 378 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 Vanthof.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vanthof 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 Vanthof

The surname VANTHOF is of Dutch origin, originating in the Netherlands during the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Dutch words "van" meaning "from" and "hof" meaning "courtyard" or "farm." This suggests that the name was initially given to someone who lived or worked on a farm or courtyard.

The earliest recorded instances of the VANTHOF surname can be traced back to the 14th century in the Dutch province of Gelderland. In 1389, a document from the city of Arnhem mentioned a "Jan van den Hove," which is likely an early spelling variation of the modern VANTHOF name.

Throughout the centuries, the VANTHOF surname has been found in various historical records and manuscripts across the Netherlands. One notable example is the Haardstedengelden, a tax record from the city of Utrecht in the 16th century, which lists several VANTHOF families residing in the area at the time.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the VANTHOF surname was Dirck Vanthof, a merchant born in Amsterdam in 1612. He was known for his successful trading ventures with the Dutch East Indies Company.

Another prominent figure was Pieter Vanthof (1640-1712), a Dutch painter and engraver from Utrecht. His works can be found in numerous art collections across Europe, including the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.

In the 18th century, Jan Vanthof (1720-1793) was a renowned architect from The Hague, responsible for designing several notable buildings in the city, including the Old City Hall and the Nieuwe Kerk.

During the 19th century, Cornelis Vanthof (1812-1887) was a respected politician and lawyer from Rotterdam. He served as a member of the Dutch House of Representatives and played a significant role in shaping legal reforms in the Netherlands.

Another notable figure was Johanna Vanthof (1856-1932), a pioneering Dutch feminist and suffragette. She was a prominent advocate for women's rights and played a crucial role in the movement for women's suffrage in the Netherlands.

Throughout its history, the VANTHOF surname has been well-represented across various professions and fields, from merchants and artists to politicians and activists. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings, it has left a significant mark on Dutch society and culture over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vanthof

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

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

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