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

Vellenga, 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 Vellenga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vellenga in America

Vellenga is the 88685th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vellenga surname appeared 209 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 Vellenga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vellenga 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 Vellenga

The surname Vellenga is believed to have originated in the Netherlands during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Dutch words "val" meaning "valley" and "eng" meaning "meadow" or "pasture," suggesting that the name may have referred to someone who lived in a valley meadow or a similar geographic area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vellenga can be found in a Dutch census record from the late 16th century, where a family with the surname was listed as residing in the province of Friesland. This region, known for its picturesque landscapes and agricultural heritage, may have been the original homeland of the Vellenga family.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, the name Vellenga appeared in various records and documents across the Netherlands, indicating the gradual spread of the family throughout the country. One notable individual bearing this surname was Jan Vellenga, a Dutch merchant and trader who lived in the city of Amsterdam during the late 17th century.

As the Dutch explored and settled in other parts of the world, the name Vellenga also made its way to various colonial outposts and territories. In the 19th century, records show a Pieter Vellenga who was born in 1812 in Batavia, the capital of the Dutch East Indies (present-day Jakarta, Indonesia).

Another historical figure with the surname Vellenga was Willem Vellenga, a Dutch painter and artist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in 1869 in the town of Leeuwarden, Friesland, Vellenga was known for his landscapes and seascapes depicting the natural beauty of his native region.

Variations of the name Vellenga have also been documented throughout history. For example, the spelling "Vellinga" has been found in archival records from the 18th and 19th centuries, suggesting a possible connection or origin from the same root.

One notable individual with this variant spelling was Heindrikus Vellinga, a Dutch-born American businessman and entrepreneur who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in 1856 in the Netherlands, Vellinga emigrated to the United States and established successful businesses in the textile and manufacturing industries.

While the surname Vellenga may not be as common as some other Dutch names, its history and origins can be traced back to the medieval period, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and geographic diversity of the Netherlands and its people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vellenga

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

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

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