2000
#148,244
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Vondielingen
A surname derived from a place name, potentially indicating origin or residence.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Vondielingen. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vondielingen 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Vondielingen in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vondielingen, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vondielingen
The surname VONDIELINGEN has its origins in Germany, dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the German word "von" meaning "from" and "Dielingen," which was a small village located in the region of Saxony-Anhalt. The name likely referred to individuals who hailed from or were associated with this particular village.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname VONDIELINGEN can be found in the 1492 tax records of the town of Halberstadt, where a certain Hans VONDIELINGEN is listed as a landowner. Another early mention is in the church records of St. Petri in Magdeburg, where a baptism of a child named Anna VONDIELINGEN is recorded in 1508.
In the 16th century, the VONDIELINGEN name appears to have spread across various regions of Germany, with records indicating families bearing this surname in cities like Berlin, Leipzig, and Cologne. A notable figure from this period was Johannes VONDIELINGEN (1522-1587), a Lutheran theologian and author who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation.
During the 17th century, the VONDIELINGEN name gained further prominence with the rise of a prominent merchant family based in Hamburg. Johann VONDIELINGEN (1632-1701) was a successful trader and one of the wealthiest individuals in the city at the time. His son, Wilhelm VONDIELINGEN (1668-1732), followed in his footsteps and expanded the family business, establishing trade routes across Europe and the Middle East.
As the VONDIELINGEN family grew in wealth and influence, they became patrons of the arts and supported various cultural endeavors. One notable figure was Anna Maria VONDIELINGEN (1717-1789), a renowned painter and portraitist whose works adorned the homes of many aristocratic families in Germany and Austria.
In the 19th century, the VONDIELINGEN name continued to be associated with various professions, including academia and the military. Karl VONDIELINGEN (1812-1890) was a respected professor of linguistics at the University of Berlin, while his brother, Heinrich VONDIELINGEN (1818-1876), achieved the rank of general in the Prussian army and played a significant role in the unification of Germany.
Throughout its history, the surname VONDIELINGEN has maintained a strong presence in Germany, with various branches of the family contributing to various fields, including business, academia, and the arts. While the name may have evolved in its spelling and pronunciation over the centuries, its roots can be traced back to the small village of Dielingen and the individuals who called it their home.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vondielingen
Among Census respondents with the surname Vondielingen, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Vondielingen 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 Vondielingen surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 121
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vondielingen
Vondielingen 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
#133,048
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 127
+25 bearers (+24.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 15,196 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
-6 bearers (-4.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,261 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #148,244 | 102 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #133,048 | 127 | 0.04 | +25 bearers (+24.5%) | Up 15,196 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-4.7%) | Down 8,261 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 Vondielingen 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 | #133,048 | #141,309 | -6.2% |
| Count | 127 | 121 | -4.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vondielingen bearers went from 127 to 121 (-4.7% change). The surname moved down 8,261 positions in the national ranking, going from #133,048 to #141,309.
FAQ
Vondielingen surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vondielingen?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Vondielingen. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Vondielingen?
Vondielingen ranks #141,309 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 121 people with the surname Vondielingen. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), 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 Vondielingen.
Has Vondielingen become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vondielingen went from 127 recorded bearers to 121. That is a decrease of 6 (-4.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #133,048 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Vondielingen?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vondielingen, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. 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 Vondielingen in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (121 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vondielingen appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). 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 Vondielingen (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 Vondielingen mean?
A surname derived from a place name, potentially indicating origin or residence. 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 Vondielingen (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 many people share the surname Vondielingen?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.