There are
986
Vanleers in the USA
Vanleer is the
25152nd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Vanleer

JacobVan

Jacob Van Lier was a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his genre scenes and portraits. He was active in the 17th century.

WinfieldScott

Winfield Scott Van Leer was a Confederate Army officer during the American Civil War. He served as a brigadier general.

Jellevan

Jelle van Leer is a Dutch footballer who plays as a goalkeeper. He has played for several clubs in the Netherlands.

GeorgeWilson

George Wilson Van Leer was an American diplomat who served as the US Ambassador to Turkey from 1965 to 1968.

Pablovan

Pablo van der Leer is an Argentine field hockey player who won a gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics.

JohnVan

John Van Leer was an American historian and author known for his works on early American history and colonial New England.

EvelineBeag

Eveline Beag Van Lare was an American painter and printmaker known for her abstract and surrealistic artworks.

Cornelisvan

Cornelis van Leersum was a Dutch speed skater who competed in the 1972 Winter Olympics.

NeleVan

Nele Van Lier is a Belgian politician who has served as a member of the Flemish Parliament.

RobertVanderleer

Robert Vanderleer is an American visual artist known for his sculpture and mixed media artworks.

Vanleer Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Vanleer' is of Dutch origin. It is derived from the Dutch word 'van' meaning 'from' and 'leer' meaning 'leather.' The name likely originally referred to someone involved in the leather industry or someone who worked with leather.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Vanleer' is most commonly found in the United States, particularly in states like Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Tennessee. It is also found in the Netherlands and other Dutch-speaking regions.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Vanleer' include 'Vanderleer' and 'Van Leer.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe name 'Vanleer' likely came to the United States with Dutch immigrants who settled in the country during the colonial period. Over time, descendants of these immigrants spread throughout different states.