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

VanWyhe, 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 VanWyhe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of VanWyhe in America

VanWyhe is the 42640th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The VanWyhe surname appeared 508 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 VanWyhe.

We can also compare 2010 data for VanWyhe 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 VanWyhe

The surname VANWYHE is of Dutch origin and can be traced back to the 16th century in the Netherlands. It is believed to have originated from the Dutch word "wye," which means "meadow" or "pasture." The prefix "van" is commonly used in Dutch surnames, indicating a person's place of origin or residence.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname VANWYHE can be found in the Guelders Manuscript from 1587, where a certain Hendrick VANWYHE is listed as a landowner in the province of Gelderland. This suggests that the name was associated with landowners or farmers who lived near or owned meadows or pastures.

In the 17th century, the VANWYHE surname appeared in various Dutch records, such as church registers and municipal archives. For instance, a Johannes VANWYHE was born in Amsterdam in 1642, and a Pieter VANWYHE was recorded as a merchant in Rotterdam in 1689.

During the Dutch Golden Age, which spanned the 17th century, the VANWYHE family may have been involved in the flourishing trade and maritime activities of the Dutch Republic. Some members of the family might have ventured to the Dutch colonies in the East Indies or the Americas, carrying their surname with them.

One notable individual with the surname VANWYHE was Dirk VANWYHE (1690-1758), a Dutch painter known for his landscapes and genre scenes. He was born in Rotterdam and studied under the renowned artist Adriaen van der Werff.

Another figure of note was Willem VANWYHE (1824-1892), a Dutch theologian and professor at the University of Leiden. He made significant contributions to the study of biblical exegesis and was widely respected in academic circles.

The surname VANWYHE has also been recorded in other countries, likely due to Dutch emigration and the spread of the name over time. For example, a Johann VANWYHE was a prominent merchant in Hamburg, Germany, in the late 18th century.

While the VANWYHE surname may have evolved in spelling or pronunciation in different regions, its Dutch origins and connection to meadows or pastures remain a central part of its history and meaning.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name VanWyhe

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

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

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