There are
481
Vanessens in the USA
Vanessen is the
44653rd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Vanessen

AnneFrank

Anne Frank was a Jewish diarist and writer, known for her diary 'The Diary of a Young Girl,' which documented her experiences hiding from the Nazis during World War II.

Vincentvan

Vincent van Gogh was a Dutch post-impressionist painter who is one of the most famous and influential artists in the history of Western art.

ReneDescartes

René Descartes was a French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist who is considered the father of modern philosophy and modern mathematics.

Johannesvan

Johannes van Essen was a Dutch medieval manuscript illuminator and scribe known for his work on the 'Book of Hours.'

WimVan

Wim Van Est was a Dutch professional cyclist who became famous for his dramatic fall into a ravine during the 1951 Tour de France.

Ellenvan

Ellen van Ess is a Dutch journalist and author known for her investigative reporting on international conflicts and human rights issues.

Adrianusvan

Adrianus van Essen was a Dutch mathematician and engineer known for his contributions to the field of fluid mechanics and hydraulic engineering.

Hennyvan

Henny van Essen is a Dutch retired football player who played as a defender for PSV Eindhoven and the Netherlands national team.

Willyvan

Willy van Essen is a Belgian former professional cyclist who won the bronze medal in the team time trial at the 1968 Summer Olympics.

Jessicavan

Jessica van Essen is a South African actress and television presenter known for her roles in various popular South African TV shows.

Vanessen Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Vanessen' is of Dutch origin. It is a patronymic surname derived from the given name 'Essen,' which means 'to eat' in Dutch. The prefix 'Van' indicates 'from' or 'of,' so 'Vanessen' can be understood as 'from the Essen family.'
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Vanessen' is mainly found in the Netherlands, with a concentration in the eastern provinces of Gelderland and Overijssel. It can also be found in smaller numbers in other Dutch-speaking regions.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Vanessen' include 'Jansen,' 'Van Eessen,' 'Van Essen,' 'Van Esen,' 'Vanessenberg,' 'Van Essenberg,' 'Van Essenburg,' 'Vanesen,' 'Vanessendelft,' and 'Van Essendelft.'
Migration and ImmigrationAs a Dutch surname, 'Vanessen' may have been carried by immigrants from the Netherlands to other countries, particularly during the Dutch diaspora in the 16th and 17th centuries.