2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Vanweerdhuizen
A Dutch topographic name referring to someone who lived near a group of houses on a dam or riverbank.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 110 Americans carry the last name Vanweerdhuizen. That puts it at #156,540 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,115,949 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vanweerdhuizen surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
110
1 in 3,115,949
Census rank
#156,540
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
96
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 96 bearers of the surname Vanweerdhuizen in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156540th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vanweerdhuizen, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vanweerdhuizen
The surname VANWEERDHUIZEN is of Dutch origin, tracing its roots back to the Netherlands in the 16th century. It is a toponymic name, derived from the location "Weerd" and the word "huizen," which translates to "houses." This suggests that the name originated from a place called Weerd, where the ancestors of the VANWEERDHUIZEN family resided or held property.
In the earliest records, the name appeared with various spellings, such as "Van Weerdhuisen," "Van Weerdhuysen," and "Van Weerdehuizen." These variations were common in the past due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions. The prefix "van" in Dutch surnames typically indicates a connection to a specific location or place.
One of the earliest known mentions of the VANWEERDHUIZEN name can be found in the archives of the city of Utrecht, where a record from 1573 references a certain "Jan van Weerdhuisen." This document provides valuable insight into the presence of the family in the region during the late 16th century.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the VANWEERDHUIZEN surname. One such person was Pieter van Weerdhuizen (1659-1712), a Dutch painter renowned for his landscapes and still-life works. His paintings can be found in various museums across Europe, including the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
Another individual of note was Johanna van Weerdhuizen (1778-1844), a Dutch author and poet who gained recognition for her literary works during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Her collection of poems, titled "Gedichten" (Poems), published in 1812, received critical acclaim and contributed to the cultural landscape of the time.
In the 20th century, the VANWEERDHUIZEN name continued to be represented by notable figures. Willem van Weerdhuizen (1912-1998) was a prominent architect who played a significant role in the post-war reconstruction efforts in the Netherlands. His innovative designs and commitment to sustainable urban planning left a lasting impact on the country's architectural landscape.
Lastly, it is worth mentioning Maartje van Weerdhuizen (1945-2018), a renowned Dutch journalist and news anchor. Throughout her career, she covered numerous major events and was widely respected for her professionalism and dedication to accurate and unbiased reporting.
While these are just a few examples, the VANWEERDHUIZEN surname has a rich history spanning centuries, with individuals contributing to various fields, including the arts, literature, architecture, and journalism. Its origins can be traced back to the Netherlands, where the name first emerged and became established as a proud part of Dutch heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vanweerdhuizen
Among Census respondents with the surname Vanweerdhuizen, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Vanweerdhuizen bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Vanweerdhuizen surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.9% · 94
- Two or more races2.1% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vanweerdhuizen
Vanweerdhuizen appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#156,540
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 96
-8 bearers (-7.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 496 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #156,540 | 96 | 0.03 | -8 bearers (-7.7%) | Down 496 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Vanweerdhuizen surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #156,044 | #156,540 | -0.3% |
| Count | 104 | 96 | -7.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -19.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vanweerdhuizen bearers went from 104 to 96 (-7.7% change). The surname moved down 496 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #156,540.
FAQ
Vanweerdhuizen surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vanweerdhuizen?
Name Census estimates that about 110 living Americans carry the surname Vanweerdhuizen. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,115,949 residents.
How common is Vanweerdhuizen?
Vanweerdhuizen ranks #156,540 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 96 people with the surname Vanweerdhuizen. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (110), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Vanweerdhuizen.
Has Vanweerdhuizen become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vanweerdhuizen went from 104 recorded bearers to 96. That is a decrease of 8 (-7.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #156,044 to #156,540.
What does the Census say about the background of Vanweerdhuizen?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vanweerdhuizen, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Vanweerdhuizen in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.9% (94 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vanweerdhuizen appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.9%), Two or More Races (2.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Vanweerdhuizen (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Vanweerdhuizen mean?
A Dutch topographic name referring to someone who lived near a group of houses on a dam or riverbank. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Vanweerdhuizen (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Vanweerdhuizen?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the last name Vanweerdhuizen at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.