Vanderbeek History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Netherlands

Etymology of Vanderbeek

What does the name Vanderbeek mean?

The Dutch name Vanderbeek is a toponymic surname meaning "brook" or "river" and in the case of van der Beek, it means "from the brook" or "from the river."

Early Origins of the Vanderbeek family

The 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 family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Vanderbeek research. Another 92 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1589 and 1644 are included under the topic Early Vanderbeek History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Vanderbeek Spelling Variations

Spelling 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 family

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Vanderbeek Ranking

In Netherlands, the name Vanderbeek is the 322^nd most popular surname with an estimated 4,720 people with that name. 1

Vanderbeek migration to the United States +

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) +

James Van Der Beek (1977-2026), 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 (2015-2016)
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
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

Sources +

"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)