There are
613
Vandevanders in the USA
Vandevander is the
36477th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Vandevander

CorneliusVanderbilt

Cornelius Vanderbilt was an American business magnate and philanthropist who built his wealth in the shipping and railroad industries. He is known for being one of the richest Americans in history.

JohnC.

John C. Vandiver was a United States Army general who served as the 90th Commandant of the United States Army War College.

BertVanderVeer

Bert VanderVeer was an American football player who played as a center for the Green Bay Packers in the early 20th century.

JohnVanderpoel

John Vanderpoel was an American artist and educator known for his landscape and portrait paintings. He was a prominent figure in the Chicago art scene in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

FrankVander

Frank Vander Linden is a Belgian rock musician and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the band De Mens.

BarbaraVanderpool

Barbara Vanderpool was an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'House on Haunted Hill' (1959) and 'The Tingler' (1959).

JanVanderlinden

Jan Vanderlinden was a Belgian violinist and conductor. He was the concertmaster of the Belgian National Orchestra.

HannahVanderhoof

Hannah Vanderhoof was an American journalist and women's rights advocate who co-founded the Women's National Press Association.

PeterVandermeulen

Peter Vandermeulen is a Dutch football player who currently plays as a midfielder for Feyenoord.

WilliamVanderveer

William Vanderveer was an American politician who served as mayor of Jersey City, New Jersey in the late 19th century.

Vandevander Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Vandevander' is of Dutch origin. It is derived from the Dutch word 'Van den Vender', meaning 'from the seller' or 'from the vendor'. It likely originated as a toponymic surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or worked at a place associated with selling or vending.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Vandevander' is relatively rare and primarily found in the United States. It is most commonly found in West Virginia, but there are also smaller concentrations in neighboring states such as Virginia and Ohio.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Vandevander' include 'Vandervander' and 'Van de Vander'.
Migration and ImmigrationThe surname 'Vandevander' likely originated in the Netherlands and was brought to the United States by Dutch immigrants. The Vander Vanders were part of the wave of Dutch immigration to the United States in the 19th century, seeking new opportunities and escaping economic hardship in their homeland.