There are
606
Vanderhoefs in the USA
Vanderhoef is the
36838th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Vanderhoef

HenryVanderhoef

Henry Vanderhoef was an American politician who served as the 4th County Executive of Rockland County, New York from 1994 to 2014.

JoVanderhoeven

Jo Vanderhoeven is a Belgian artist known for his abstract paintings and sculptures that explore themes of nature and spirituality.

JohnVanderhoef

John Vanderhoef is an American academic administrator who served as the 10th President of the University of California, Davis from 1994 to 2009.

BarbaraVanderhoef

Barbara Vanderhoef is an American actress known for her roles in independent films such as 'A Pack of Wolves' and 'The Burning Plain.'

WilliamVanderhoef

William Vanderhoef is an American lawyer and politician who served as the District Attorney of Rockland County, New York from 1989 to 2007.

MaryVanderhoef

Mary Vanderhoef is a Canadian figure skater who competed in pairs skating at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia.

PeterVanderhoef

Peter Vanderhoef is a Dutch entrepreneur and co-founder of Vanderhoef Engineering, a company specializing in civil and structural engineering.

JeanVanderhoef

Jean Vanderhoef is a French photographer known for her black and white portraits of musicians and artists from the 1960s and 1970s.

ElizabethVanderhoef

Elizabeth Vanderhoef is an American journalist and writer known for her investigative reporting on environmental issues and corporate corruption.

PaulVanderhoef

Paul Vanderhoef is a Canadian politician who served as the Mayor of Oakville, Ontario from 2006 to 2014.

Vanderhoef Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Vanderhoef' is believed to be of Dutch origin. It is derived from the Dutch words 'van der,' meaning 'of the' or 'from the,' and 'hoef,' meaning 'hoof' or 'hooves.' The surname likely originated as a locational name for someone who lived near a hoof or hoof-shaped feature.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Vanderhoef' is relatively rare and is primarily found in the United States, particularly in the state of New York. There may also be smaller concentrations of individuals with this surname in other English-speaking countries.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Vanderhoef' include 'Vanderhoof,' 'Van Derhoof,' 'Van Der Hoff,' and 'Vanderhoff.'
Migration and ImmigrationThere is limited information available about the migration and immigration of individuals with the surname 'Vanderhoef.' It is possible that some individuals with this surname emigrated from the Netherlands to the United States or other countries during periods of Dutch migration and settlement.