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

Vonbank, 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 Vonbank surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vonbank in America

Vonbank is the 58481st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vonbank surname appeared 347 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 Vonbank.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vonbank 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 Vonbank

The surname VONBANK is of German origin, originating in the late 16th century. The name is derived from the German words "von" meaning "from" and "Bank" referring to a bench or long seat, suggesting the name may have originally been used to identify someone living near or associated with a particular bench or seat.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname VONBANK can be traced back to the regions of Bavaria and Saxony in Germany. In the late 1500s, records show variations of the spelling such as "Von Banck" and "Von der Banck" being used. These early spellings provide insight into the name's origins and evolution over time.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname VONBANK was Hans Von Banck, born in 1612 in the town of Nürnberg, Bavaria. He was a merchant and trader who is mentioned in several historical documents from the period, including tax records and guild registries.

Another notable figure was Anna Maria Von der Banck, born in 1677 in Dresden, Saxony. She was a renowned seamstress and dress maker, whose intricate embroidery and exquisite designs were highly sought after by the nobility of the time.

In the late 18th century, the name appears in various church records and legal documents from the region of Hesse, Germany. Johann Wilhelm VONBANK, born in 1782 in Darmstadt, was a respected clockmaker whose intricate timepieces were prized for their craftsmanship and accuracy.

As the name spread across Germany and into neighboring regions, it took on various spellings and variations. One such example is Karl Friedrich Von Bank, born in 1819 in Strasbourg, Alsace (now part of France). He was a respected academic and professor of philosophy at the University of Strasbourg.

Another notable figure was Sophie VONBANK, born in 1841 in Vienna, Austria. She was a celebrated opera singer and performed at some of the most prestigious venues of the time, including the Vienna State Opera and the Royal Opera House in Berlin.

While these are just a few examples, the surname VONBANK has a rich history spanning centuries and can be found in various regions across central Europe, reflecting the cultural and linguistic diversity of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vonbank

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

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

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