Explore the Family Name Vanderzee
The meaning of Vanderzee
1. Dutch (Van der Zee): literally ‘from the sea’, a topographic name for someone who lived by the sea, Middle Dutch zee. Compare Zee. 2. American Dutch (Van der Zee): from a personal name, Storm van der Zee, given to a child born during a storm at sea. History: Storm van der Zee (1636–c.1679), a son of Albert Andriessen Bradt (see Bradt), was born aboard the ship Rensselaerswyck during a violent storm off the coast of England, en route to New Netherland (now NY). He adopted the surname Van der Zee in adult life, and had numerous prominent descendants. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Dirk, Michiel, Pieter.
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How common is the last name Vanderzee in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vanderzee has seen a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Vanderzee ranked 30682 in terms of commonality amongst surnames, while a decade later, it fell to 31150, marking a decrease of 1.53%. Despite this fall in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Vanderzee surname increased by roughly 4%, from 717 people in 2000 to 745 in 2010. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a drop of 7.41% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,682 | #31,150 | -1.53% |
| Count | 717 | 745 | 3.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vanderzee
The ethnicity associated with the Vanderzee surname also experienced notable changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 96.09% in 2000 to 93.15% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic increased significantly in proportion, going from 1.53% in 2000 to 3.09% in 2010—a change of 101.96%. In 2010, new groups emerged within the Vanderzee surname bearers—those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities, and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, at 2.42% and 0.67% respectively. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black became suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.09% | 93.15% | -3.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 3.09% | 101.96% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.42% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.98% | 0% | 0% |