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

Vondersaar, 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 Vondersaar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vondersaar in America

Vondersaar is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vondersaar surname appeared 108 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 Vondersaar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vondersaar 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 Vondersaar

The surname VONDERSAAR is of German origin, originating in the region of Bavaria during the late 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the German words "von der Saar," which translates to "from the Saar," referring to the Saar River that flows through eastern France and southwestern Germany.

In the early records, the surname was often spelled as "Vondersahr" or "Vondersaher," reflecting the regional dialects and phonetic variations common during that time. The earliest known record of the name appears in a church registry from the town of Saarbrücken, dated 1587, where a "Johannes Vondersaher" is listed as a witness at a baptism ceremony.

The VONDERSAAR name is closely tied to the Saar region, which has a rich history dating back to the Roman Empire. During the Middle Ages, the area was part of the Holy Roman Empire and later came under the control of various principalities and duchies. This tumultuous history may have contributed to the spread of the name as people migrated throughout the region.

One notable bearer of the VONDERSAAR name was Heinrich Vondersaar, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Saarlouis in the late 17th century. Records indicate that he was involved in the local governance and held considerable influence within the community.

Another historical figure of note was Katharina Vondersaar, born in 1712 in the village of Völklingen. She is mentioned in several local chronicles as a skilled midwife who assisted in numerous births throughout the Saar region during her lifetime.

In the 19th century, a prominent VONDERSAAR was Johann Vondersaar (1828-1901), a respected scholar and educator who authored several books on the history and culture of the Saar region. His works are still considered valuable resources for researchers studying the area's past.

Another individual of note was Karl Vondersaar (1865-1932), a talented artist and painter who was renowned for his landscape paintings depicting the beautiful scenery of the Saar Valley. His works were widely exhibited throughout Germany and are now housed in various museums and private collections.

Finally, one cannot overlook the contributions of Sophia Vondersaar (1890-1976), a pioneering female entrepreneur who established a successful textile manufacturing business in the city of Saarbrücken. Despite facing numerous challenges in a male-dominated industry, she built a thriving enterprise that employed hundreds of workers and played a vital role in the local economy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vondersaar

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

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

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