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

Veen, 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 Veen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Veen in America

Veen is the 45253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Veen surname appeared 473 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 Veen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Veen 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 Veen

The surname VEEN is believed to have originated in the Netherlands, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Dutch word "veen," which means "peat" or "peat bog." This suggests that the name was likely adopted by individuals who lived near or worked in peat bogs, which were abundant in certain regions of the Netherlands during that time period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VEEN can be found in the 14th-century Dortmunder Lehen- und Lagerbücher, a collection of land records from the city of Dortmund, located in present-day Germany. The name is also found in various medieval Dutch records, such as the Oudhollandse Oorkonden, a collection of historical documents from the provinces of North and South Holland.

In the 16th century, the name VEEN appears in the Oorkondenboek van Holland en Zeeland, a compilation of historical documents from the Dutch provinces of Holland and Zeeland. This suggests that the name had spread beyond its original geographical boundaries and was in use across a wider area of the Low Countries.

One notable individual with the surname VEEN was Gijsbert Veen, a Dutch artist and engraver who lived from 1558 to 1628. His intricate etchings and engravings, particularly those depicting biblical scenes and landscapes, were highly regarded during his lifetime and remain valuable works of art today.

Another prominent figure was Jacobus Veen, a Dutch merchant and entrepreneur who lived from 1612 to 1679. He played a significant role in the Dutch East India Company (VOC) and was instrumental in establishing trade routes and expanding the company's influence in Asia.

In the 18th century, the name VEEN is found in the records of the Dutch Reformed Church in New Amsterdam (present-day New York City), indicating that some individuals with this surname had migrated to the Dutch colonies in North America during that time period.

One notable individual from this era was Pieter Veen, a Dutch military officer who served in the Dutch East Indies (present-day Indonesia) during the late 18th century. He played a crucial role in suppressing several uprisings against Dutch colonial rule and was highly respected for his leadership and strategic abilities.

In the 19th century, the name VEEN gained prominence in the literary world with the Dutch writer and poet Hendrik van der Veen, who lived from 1839 to 1914. His works, which often explored themes of nature and rural life, were widely acclaimed and helped to establish him as a prominent figure in the Dutch literary canon.

Throughout its history, the surname VEEN has maintained a strong presence in the Netherlands and neighboring regions, reflecting its deep roots in the cultural and linguistic landscape of the Low Countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Veen

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

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

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