| ![Show Contents]() Vanderhoof History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Netherlands Early Origins of the Vanderhoof familyThe surname Vanderhoof 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 North Holland, a province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Amsterdam, Haarlem and Hilversum. It was the seat of the old Counts of Holland. Seat of one of the oldest families is Brederode Castle near Haarlem. There are many old and quaint towns in the province. including Medemblik, Enkhuizen, Hoorn, Edam, and Monnikendam. 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 Vanderhoof familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Vanderhoof research. Another 97 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1815 and 1816 are included under the topic Early Vanderhoof History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Vanderhoof Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Hoeff, van der Hoeff, Hoef, van der Hoef, Hoeft, Hoft, Hovet, Hövet, Höft, Hooft, van den Hooft, vandenHoft, vanderHoft, vanderHoeff, vandenHoeff, vanHoof, vanHooff, de Hooft and many more. Early Notables of the Vanderhoof familyMore information is included under the topic Early Vanderhoof Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Vanderhoof RankingIn the United States, the name Vanderhoof is the 13,893rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
 Vanderhoof migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Vanderhoof Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Mrs. Vanderhoof, aged 36, who immigrated to the United States, in 1894
Vanderhoof Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Nelson B. Vanderhoof, aged 29, who settled in America, in 1907
- William B. Vanderhoof, who landed in America, in 1908
- William Vanderhoof, aged 54, who immigrated to the United States, in 1910
- Abby Vanderhoof, aged 59, who landed in America, in 1910
- Charles Vanderhoof, aged 36, who immigrated to the United States, in 1910
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Vanderhoof (post 1700) | + |
- John David Vanderhoof (b. 1922), American politician, 37th Governor of Colorado
- Kurdt Vanderhoof (b. 1961), American guitarist
- John David Vanderhoof (1922-2013), American Republican politician, Member of Colorado State House of Representatives, 1951-70; Lieutenant Governor of Colorado, 1971-73; Governor of Colorado, 1973-75 2
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Vanderhoof migration to the United States 
