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

Vliet, 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 Vliet surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vliet in America

Vliet is the 34539th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vliet surname appeared 655 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 Vliet.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vliet 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 Vliet

The surname VLIET originated in the Netherlands, with the earliest records dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Dutch word "vliet," which means a small stream or creek, indicating that the name was likely initially given to someone who lived near such a waterway.

VLIET is a topographic surname, meaning it referred to a specific geographic location or feature. In the early days of surname adoption, it was common for people to be identified by their place of residence or a nearby landmark. The name may also have been associated with a particular town or village called Vliet, though no definitive records of such a place have been found.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the Peutinger Map, an ancient Roman cartographic document dating back to the 4th century AD. The map depicts a place called "Vlieta" in what is now the Netherlands, possibly referring to a settlement or geographic feature from which the surname later derived.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Jan van Vliet (1320-1389) was a prominent merchant and member of the city council in Delft, Netherlands. His name appears in several municipal records and documents from that period.

Another individual of historical significance was Willem van Vliet (1584-1642), a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his landscapes and genre scenes. His works can be found in various museums across Europe, including the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.

During the 17th century, a notable bearer of the name was Hendrik van Vliet (1611-1675), a Dutch Baroque painter and engraver. He was a student of Rembrandt and is known for his portraits and biblical scenes.

In the 18th century, Johannes van Vliet (1745-1811) was a Dutch botanist and botanist who made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and nomenclature.

Another prominent figure was Adriaan van Vliet (1892-1978), a Dutch architect and urban planner who played a crucial role in the reconstruction and redevelopment of Rotterdam after World War II.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the surname VLIET throughout history, demonstrating its long-standing presence in the Netherlands and its association with various fields and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vliet

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

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

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