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

VanValkenburg, 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 VanValkenburg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of VanValkenburg in America

VanValkenburg is the 13221st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The VanValkenburg surname appeared 2,311 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname VanValkenburg.

We can also compare 2010 data for VanValkenburg 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 VanValkenburg

The surname Vanvalkenburg is of Dutch origin, originating in the Netherlands during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Dutch words "van," meaning "from," and "valkenburg," which refers to a town or village where falcons were kept or bred. The name likely emerged as a descriptive name for someone who lived near or came from such a place.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vanvalkenburg can be found in the historical records of the city of Leiden in the 14th century. In a document dated 1387, a certain Hendrick Vanvalkenburg is mentioned as a landowner and prominent citizen of the city.

Throughout the centuries, the name has undergone various spellings, including "Van Valckenburgh," "Van Valkenborch," and "Van Valkenburgh." These variations reflect the regional dialects and spelling conventions of different areas in the Low Countries.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Pieter Vanvalkenburg (1525-1592) was a renowned Dutch painter and engraver. His works, which often depicted religious and mythological scenes, were highly regarded during the Renaissance period.

During the Dutch Golden Age in the 17th century, the Vanvalkenburg family played a significant role in the maritime and trading activities of the Dutch Republic. Jacob Vanvalkenburg (1610-1675) was a successful merchant and shipowner based in Amsterdam, contributing to the Netherlands' prosperity as a maritime power.

In the late 18th century, a military officer named Willem Vanvalkenburg (1745-1821) served in the Dutch East Indies and played a crucial role in the Dutch colonial expansion in Southeast Asia.

Another notable figure was Johanna Vanvalkenburg (1820-1898), a Dutch-American author and activist who campaigned for women's rights and education in the United States during the 19th century.

The name Vanvalkenburg has also been associated with various place names throughout the Netherlands, such as Valkenburg aan de Geul, a town in the province of Limburg, and Valkenburg, a village in the municipality of Katwijk.

While the surname Vanvalkenburg is relatively uncommon today, it continues to be a part of the rich cultural heritage and history of the Netherlands, reflecting the country's medieval roots and its prominent role in the development of European art, trade, and exploration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name VanValkenburg

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

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

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