2000
#142,819
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Vondenhuevel
A Germanic surname indicating someone from a hill or hilly region.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Vondenhuevel. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vondenhuevel surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Vondenhuevel in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vondenhuevel, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.3%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vondenhuevel
The surname VONDENHUEVEL originated in Germany, with the earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German words "von den Hügel," meaning "from the hill" or "from the mound." This suggests that the name was likely initially given to someone who lived near or on a hill or elevated area.
The VONDENHUEVEL name has its roots in various regions of Germany, particularly in the southern and western parts of the country. It is also closely associated with the German state of Bavaria, where many early records of the name can be found.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the VONDENHUEVEL name appears in a document from the city of Augsburg, dated 1537. This document mentions a certain "Hans VONDENHUEVEL," who was a merchant and landowner in the area.
In the 17th century, the VONDENHUEVEL name gained prominence with the birth of Johann Georg VONDENHUEVEL (1633-1699), a renowned German jurist and scholar. He served as a professor of law at the University of Heidelberg and authored several influential legal texts.
Another notable figure with the VONDENHUEVEL surname was Karl Friedrich VONDENHUEVEL (1788-1865), a Prussian military officer and politician. He played a significant role in the Napoleonic Wars and later served as the Minister of War in Prussia.
The VONDENHUEVEL name also has connections to various place names and locations in Germany. For instance, the town of Hügelheim in Baden-Württemberg, which translates to "Hill Home," may have influenced the development of the surname in that region.
Other historically significant individuals bearing the VONDENHUEVEL name include:
1. Maximilian VONDENHUEVEL (1802-1874), a German painter and lithographer known for his landscapes and portraits.
2. Ludovika VONDENHUEVEL (1729-1799), a German noblewoman and philanthropist who founded several charitable institutions in Würzburg.
3. Friedrich VONDENHUEVEL (1891-1962), a German architect and urban planner who contributed to the reconstruction efforts in Berlin after World War II.
4. Johanna VONDENHUEVEL (1655-1726), a German writer and poet who gained recognition for her religious poetry and hymns.
5. Wilhelm VONDENHUEVEL (1782-1856), a German botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy.
While the VONDENHUEVEL name has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and various historical events. However, the core meaning and origin of the surname remain tied to its German heritage and the concept of living near or on a hill or elevated area.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vondenhuevel
Among Census respondents with the surname Vondenhuevel, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.3%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Vondenhuevel bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Vondenhuevel surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.0% · 97
- Two or more races7.3% · 8
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vondenhuevel
Vondenhuevel appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-5 bearers (-4.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 15,613 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+7 bearers (+6.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,227 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #142,819 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | -5 bearers (-4.7%) | Down 15,613 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.9%) | Up 8,227 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Vondenhuevel surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #158,432 | #150,205 | 5.2% |
| Count | 102 | 109 | 6.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 21.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vondenhuevel bearers went from 102 to 109 (+6.9% change). The surname moved up 8,227 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #150,205.
FAQ
Vondenhuevel surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vondenhuevel?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Vondenhuevel. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Vondenhuevel?
Vondenhuevel ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 109 people with the surname Vondenhuevel. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Vondenhuevel.
Has Vondenhuevel become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vondenhuevel went from 102 recorded bearers to 109. That is an increase of 7 (+6.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Vondenhuevel?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vondenhuevel, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.3%) and Hispanic (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Vondenhuevel in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.0% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vondenhuevel appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.0%), Two or More Races (7.3%), Hispanic (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Vondenhuevel (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Vondenhuevel mean?
A Germanic surname indicating someone from a hill or hilly region. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Vondenhuevel (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Vondenhuevel?
If you just want to know how common the surname Vondenhuevel is, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.