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

Vorndran, 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 Vorndran surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vorndran in America

Vorndran is the 39887th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vorndran surname appeared 550 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 Vorndran.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vorndran 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 Vorndran

The surname Vorndran is of German origin, traced back to the 16th century in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. The name is believed to have derived from the Old German word "vorn" or "forn," meaning "front" or "ahead," combined with the suffix "-dran," indicating a connection or relationship.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Vorndran can be found in the parish records of the town of Günzburg, dating back to the late 1500s. These records mention a family by the name of Vorndran residing in the area. It is also worth noting that the name was sometimes spelled as "Vorndran" or "Forndran" in these early records, reflecting the variations in spelling common during that time.

In the 17th century, the Vorndran name appeared in several land registries and tax records in the region of Swabia, indicating that the family had established itself as landowners or farmers. One notable entry is from the year 1648, where a Johann Vorndran is listed as a landowner in the village of Memmingen.

The 18th century brought forth a renowned figure bearing the Vorndran surname, a clockmaker named Hans Vorndran (1701-1778) from the town of Augsburg. His intricate and ornate clocks were highly sought after by the nobility and wealthy merchants of the time, and some of his works can still be found in museums and private collections today.

As the Vorndran family spread across different regions of Germany, the name was sometimes associated with various place names. For instance, in the 19th century, there was a small hamlet called Vorndranshausen located near the city of Heilbronn, which may have derived its name from the Vorndran family that once lived there.

Other notable individuals with the Vorndran surname include:

1. Maximilian Vorndran (1812-1885), a German painter and lithographer known for his landscapes and portraits.
2. Emilie Vorndran (1856-1932), a German educator and advocate for women's rights, who established several schools for girls in Bavaria.
3. Otto Vorndran (1876-1943), a German architect and urban planner, responsible for designing several public buildings and housing projects in Stuttgart.
4. Gerhard Vorndran (1928-2001), a German physicist and professor at the University of Heidelberg, renowned for his research in nuclear physics.
5. Ingrid Vorndran (born 1942), a German-born American writer and educator, known for her works on German literature and culture.

While the Vorndran surname may not be as widespread as some other German surnames, it has a rich history spanning centuries, with individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, from artisans and academics to architects and writers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vorndran

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

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

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