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

VanTuyl, 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 VanTuyl surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of VanTuyl in America

VanTuyl is the 33280th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The VanTuyl surname appeared 687 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 VanTuyl.

We can also compare 2010 data for VanTuyl 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 VanTuyl

The surname VANTUYL finds its origins in the Netherlands, with the earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Dutch words "van" meaning "from" and "tuyl" referring to a small stream or canal. This suggests that the name was likely borne by those who resided near such waterways.

During the Dutch Golden Age, the name appeared in various municipal records and historical documents, particularly in the provinces of North Holland and South Holland. One notable early bearer of the name was Gerrit Jansz van Tuyl, a merchant and ship owner from Amsterdam, born in 1587.

The VANTUYL surname also found its way to the New World, with Dutch settlers carrying the name to the American colonies. One of the earliest recorded instances was that of Bartholomeus Vantuyl, who arrived in New Netherland (present-day New York) in 1647.

In the 18th century, the name appeared in various historical accounts, including the diary of Reverend Michael Schlatter, a Dutch Reformed minister who served in Pennsylvania. He mentioned a certain Johannes Vantuyl, a member of his congregation, in his writings from the 1750s.

As the name spread across America, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Van Tuyl, Van Tyle, and Van Tile. One notable bearer was William Van Tuyl (1803-1887), a prominent lawyer and judge from New York, who served as a member of the state's Supreme Court.

The VANTUYL surname has also been associated with military service. During the American Civil War, Captain William H. VanTuyl (1833-1896) served in the Union Army, leading a company of the 138th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment.

Other notable individuals with the VANTUYL surname include John R. Van Tuyl (1860-1942), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Ohio, and Charles VanTuyl (1909-1998), a renowned American architect known for his work on various educational and religious buildings.

Throughout its history, the VANTUYL surname has maintained a strong presence in the Netherlands and the United States, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of its Dutch origins and the contributions of its bearers to various fields and endeavors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name VanTuyl

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

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

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