| ![Show Contents]() Vanderbeek History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Netherlands Early Origins of the Vanderbeek familyThe surname Vanderbeek was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Overyssel, a province of Holland bordering Drenthe, Gelderland and Zutphen. The capital is Zwolle although Enschede is the largest town. Other towns to the south include Deventer, Hengelo, Kampen (noted for its fine town hall) and Almelo. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family. Early History of the Vanderbeek familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Vanderbeek research. Another 92 words (7 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Vanderbeek History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Vanderbeek Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: van der Beeck, van der Beek, van Beek, von der Beeck, van Beeck, van Beek, Vanderbeek, Vanderbeeck, Vanbeek and many more. Early Notables of the Vanderbeek familyMore information is included under the topic Early Vanderbeek Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Vanderbeek RankingIn Netherlands, the name Vanderbeek is the 322nd most popular surname with an estimated 4,720 people with that name. 1
 Vanderbeek migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Vanderbeek Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Rem Jansen VanDerBeek, who settled in Albany, NY in 1642
- Remmert Jansen VanDerBeek, who arrived in New York in 1642
- Paulus Vanderbeek, who landed in New York in 1644 2
- Remmert Jansen Vanderbeek, who arrived in New York, NY in 1647 2
Vanderbeek Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Ja Vanderbeek, who settled in New York in 1860
- H. Vanderbeek, who settled in Indiana in 1866
| Contemporary Notables of the name Vanderbeek (post 1700) | + |
- Matthew James "Matt" Vanderbeek (b. 1967), former American NFL football defensive end and linebacker
- Jeffrey "Jeff" Vanderbeek, American businessman, former owner of the New Jersey Devils
- James Van Der Beek (b. 1977), American two-time MTV Award winning actor, known for his roles in Dawson's Creek (1998), Castle in the Sky (1986), The Rules of Attraction (2002) and CSI: Cyber (2015-)
- Stan Vanderbeek (1927-1984), American experimental filmmaker
- Cor van der Beek (1948-1998), Dutch musician, best known as the drummer for Dutch band Shocking Blue
- Harmsen van der Beek (1897-1953), Dutch illustrator and commercial artist
- Kelly VanderBeek (b. 1983), retired Canadian alpine skier who won two silver medals and three bronze medals
- "Most Common Last Names in Netherlands." Forebears, https://forebears.io/netherlands/surnames
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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Vanderbeek migration to the United States 
