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Early Origins of the Vanwormer family

The surname Vanwormer was first found in Belgium, 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 West Flanders, a province in Belgium, originally Bruges. Within this province the notable towns are Bruges, the capital city, Ostend, Courtrai, Furnes, Thielt, Ypres and Roulers. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.

Early History of the Vanwormer family

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Vanwormer Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Woomer, van Woomen, van Woemen, van Woumen, Woomen, Woumen, Woemen, Woumer and many more.

Early Notables of the Vanwormer family

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Vanwormer Ranking

In the United States, the name Vanwormer is the 10,693rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1


United States Vanwormer migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Vanwormer Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Alice L Van Wormer, aged 13, who landed in America from Mansfield, England, in 1907
  • Robert Clif Van Wormer, aged 14, who immigrated to America from Mansfield, England, in 1907
  • William H. Van Wormer, aged 29, who landed in America, in 1909
  • E. M. Van Wormer, aged 27, who immigrated to the United States, in 1909
  • Stanly Van Wormer, who landed in America, in 1912
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Vanwormer (post 1700) +

  • Asa Van Wormer, American philanthropist, eponym of Van Wormer Library, University of Cincinnati
  • Steve Van Wormer (b. 1969), American actor and comedian
  • Jacob VanWormer, American politician, Mayor of Monroe, Michigan, 1878 2


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
  2. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 10) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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