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

Vrooman, 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 Vrooman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vrooman in America

Vrooman is the 18411th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vrooman surname appeared 1,504 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Vrooman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vrooman 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 Vrooman

The surname Vrooman is of Dutch origin, originating in the 17th century. It is believed to have derived from the Dutch word "vroom," meaning "pious" or "virtuous." The name likely referred to someone who was considered to be of a devout or virtuous character.

The earliest recorded instances of the Vrooman surname can be traced back to the Dutch province of Gelderland, particularly in the city of Arnhem and its surrounding areas. Historical records from the 1600s, such as church registers and municipal documents, contain references to individuals with the surname Vrooman.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Vrooman was Hendrick Vrooman, who was born around 1620 in Arnhem, Gelderland. He was a prominent figure in the local community and served as a deacon in the Dutch Reformed Church.

Another notable individual with the Vrooman surname was Johannes Vrooman (1650-1718), a Dutch Reformed minister who served in various parishes throughout the Netherlands. He was known for his scholarly works and contributions to theological discourse.

In the late 17th century, some members of the Vrooman family immigrated to what is now known as the United States, settling in the Dutch colony of New Netherland (later New York). One of the earliest documented Vroomans in America was Hendrick Vrooman, who arrived in New Amsterdam (now New York City) in the 1660s.

Over the years, the Vrooman surname has been associated with various notable individuals, including Jacob Vrooman (1774-1854), a farmer and politician from New York who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1837 to 1843.

Another prominent figure was William Vrooman (1844-1920), an American businessman and philanthropist from New York. He was actively involved in various charitable organizations and helped establish the Vrooman Foundation, which supported educational and cultural initiatives.

In the Netherlands, the Vrooman surname has also been associated with several prominent individuals, such as Karel Vrooman (1894-1963), a Dutch writer and journalist who was known for his works on literature and cultural criticism.

While the Vrooman surname has its roots in the Netherlands, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and other countries with Dutch immigration patterns.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vrooman

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

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

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