Summary

The surname VanBuren has Dutch origins and is derived from the combination of the words 'van' meaning 'of' and 'buren' meaning 'neighbors'. It is believed to have originated in the Netherlands and has a rich history associated with it.
There are
5874
Vanburens in the USA
Vanburen is the
5874th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Vanburen

MartinVan

8th President of the United States, serving from 1837 to 1841. He is considered the founder of the Democratic Party and played a key role in shaping the modern American political party system.

AbrahamJ.

Son of Martin Van Buren and served as his private secretary during his presidency. He later became a lawyer and diplomat.

JohnVan

Son of Martin Van Buren and an American lawyer. He served as a State Senator and Attorney General of New York.

HannahVan

Wife of Martin Van Buren and the First Lady of the United States from 1837 to 1841.

SmithThompson

Son of Martin Van Buren and an American politician. He served as the United States Minister to the Ottoman Empire.

Vanburen Genealogy

OriginsThe surname Van Buren originated in the Netherlands.
Geographic DistributionVan Buren is a common surname particularly found in the United States, Netherlands, and Belgium.
VariationsSome variations of the surname Van Buren include Buren, Van, and Buren van.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration of Van Buren surname occurred during various periods and in different places. Some of the notable migrations include the 17th-century Dutch migration to the Dutch colony of New Netherland (now New York), where the Van Buren family settled. Additionally, Van Burens have migrated to other parts of the United States, particularly during the westward expansion in the 19th century. Later migrations and immigrations occurred as family members sought opportunities or relocations to different regions or countries.