There are
927
Vanakens in the USA
Vanaken is the
26339th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Vanaken

MarcusVan

Marcus Van Akan was a 13th-century Flemish composer and musician known for his contributions to the development of polyphonic music.

Jacobvan

Jacob van Aken was a Dutch painter of the 15th century known for his religious paintings and portraits.

LucVan

Luc Van Aken is a Belgian politician and member of the Flemish Parliament.

PierreVan

Pierre Van Aken is a French chef and author known for his expertise in French cuisine.

JanVan

Jan Van Aacken was a Dutch footballer who played as a goalkeeper for several clubs in the Netherlands.

KoenVanaken

Koen Vanaken is a Belgian football player who currently plays for Club Brugge.

LouisVan

Louis Van Aeken was a Belgian architect known for his designs of public buildings and residential complexes.

ChristineVan

Christine Van Acker is a Belgian fashion designer recognized for her avant-garde and unconventional designs.

KarenVan

Karen Van Aekeren is a Dutch athlete who specializes in long-distance running.

FrancoisVan

Francois Van Heeken is a Belgian entrepreneur and founder of a successful technology company.

Vanaken Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Vanaken' is of Dutch origin and is a combination of 'Van' (meaning 'from' or 'of') and 'Aken' (which refers to the city of Aachen in Germany). It indicates that the bearer of the name is originally from or has ancestral roots in Aachen.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Vanaken' is predominantly found in Belgium, specifically in the Flanders region. It is less common in other parts of the world.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Vanaken' include 'Van Aken' and 'Van Naken'.
Migration and ImmigrationDue to its Dutch origin, the name 'Vanaken' may have been carried by immigrants to other Dutch-speaking regions, such as the Netherlands and Suriname.