There are
1558
Vanderhorsts in the USA
Vanderhorst is the
17942nd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Vanderhorst

ArnoutVos

Arnout Vos is a Dutch interior designer known for his work on luxury hotels and private residences around the world.

FrancijntjeVanderhoop

Francijntje Vanderhoop was an enslaved woman of African and Native American descent, who was emancipated and became the first woman of color to own land on Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.

JamesVanderhorst

James Vanderhorst was a prominent South Carolina politician and planter during the colonial era, known for his opposition to British rule and his support for American independence.

MargaretVanderhorst

Margaret Vanderhorst was a British socialite and philanthropist known for her involvement in charitable causes, particularly in the fields of education and healthcare.

PieterVanderhorst

Pieter Vanderhorst was a Dutch painter of the 17th century, known for his landscapes and cityscape paintings depicting scenes from the Netherlands.

ElizabethVanderhorst

Elizabeth Vanderhorst was an American writer and poet, known for her exploration of themes related to identity, race, and culture in her literary works.

ThomasJohn

Thomas John Vanderhorst was a British military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and later became a prominent landowner and politician in England.

SophiaVanderhorst

Sophia Vanderhorst was a Belgian fashion designer known for her avant-garde and artistic approach to clothing design, and her collaborations with various artists and musicians.

HenryVanderhorst

Henry Vanderhorst was an African American civil rights activist and community leader in the United States, known for his advocacy and organizing efforts during the civil rights movement.

AnnaVanderhorst

Anna Vanderhorst was a Dutch physician and researcher, known for her contributions to the field of neurology and her work on neurological disorders in children.

Vanderhorst Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Vanderhorst' is of Dutch origin and is derived from the combination of the elements 'van der' meaning 'of the' and 'horst' meaning 'grove' or 'forest'. It likely originated as a locational surname, indicating someone who lived near or in a grove or forest.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Vanderhorst' is primarily found in the Netherlands, particularly in the regions of South Holland, North Brabant, and Gelderland. It can also be found in smaller numbers in other countries with Dutch influence, such as Suriname and South Africa.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Vanderhorst' include 'Van Der Horst', 'Vanderhoven', 'Vanderhorstens', 'Vanderhorsten', 'Vanderhorsta', 'Vanderhorstenberg', 'Vanderhorstendoon', 'Vanderhorsting', 'Vanderhorstinger', and 'Vanderhorstrom'.
Migration and ImmigrationDue to the Dutch colonial presence in various parts of the world, individuals with the surname 'Vanderhorst' have migrated and immigrated to different countries, including Suriname and South Africa, as well as other parts of Europe and North America.