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

VanVeen, 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 VanVeen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of VanVeen in America

VanVeen is the 39773rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The VanVeen surname appeared 552 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 VanVeen.

We can also compare 2010 data for VanVeen 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 VanVeen

The surname VANVEEN originated in the Netherlands, dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Dutch words "van" meaning "from" and "veen" meaning "peat" or "bog". This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name likely came from a marshy or peat-rich area in the Low Countries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the VANVEEN surname appears in a 1589 Dutch census record, listing a Pieter VANVEEN residing in the town of Alkmaar, North Holland. Another early mention is found in the 1611 baptismal records of the Reformed Church in Leiden, which include the name Cornelis VANVEEN.

The VANVEEN surname is also linked to the Dutch placename Veeningen, a small village in the municipality of Westerveld, Drenthe province. It is plausible that some bearers of this name may have originated from or resided in this area.

Notable individuals with the VANVEEN surname include Gerrit VANVEEN (1588-1662), a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his still life works. Another prominent figure was Johan VANVEEN (1709-1782), a renowned Dutch architect who designed several notable buildings in Amsterdam and Utrecht.

In the 18th century, a family by the name of VANVEEN emigrated from the Netherlands to South Africa, where they established themselves as successful farmers and landowners. One member of this lineage, Pieter VANVEEN (1762-1841), played a significant role in the early colonization of the Cape Colony.

Moving to more modern times, Cornelis VANVEEN (1887-1957) was a Dutch politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives for the Catholic People's Party from 1925 to 1946.

Throughout its history, the VANVEEN surname has been associated with various occupations, including artists, architects, farmers, and political figures, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name VanVeen

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

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

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