Vandorn History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Netherlands

Etymology of Vandorn

What does the name Vandorn mean?

The surname Vandorn is a topographic name for someone who lived near a thorn bush or tree and is a cognate of the English word thorn. Another possible derivation for this name is from the Middle Low German word "torn," meaning 'tower'; in which case the name was for someone who lived near a tower. The Dutch prefix "Van" or "van" means 'one who lived at' or 'one who came from'.

Early Origins of the Vandorn family

The surname Vandorn was first found in the town of Doorn, Utrecht or Deurne, North Brabant. Doorn dates back to at least 885 to 896, when a document refers to the settlement called "Thorhem", dwelling of Thor, the God of Thunder.

Huis Doorn (English: House Doorn) is a manor house and national museum in the town of Doorn in the Netherlands was first built in the 13th century and was later, rebuilt in the 14th century, after it was destroyed. The property was purchased for 500,000 guilders in 1919 by Wilhelm II, the last German Emperor, as his residence-in-exile (1920-1941), following his abdication after World War I.

Vandorn Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Dorn, Doorn, Doren, Van Dorn, Van Doren, Van Doorn and many more.

Vandorn Ranking

the United States, the name Vandorn is the 15,959^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Vandorn (post 1700) +

Peter Aaron Van Dorn (1773-1837), American lawyer, judge and cotton planter in Mississippi, one of the founders of the city of Jackson, Mississippi
Earl Van Dorn (1820-1863), United States Army officer, Confederate general during the American Civil War, eponym of the CSS General Earl Van Dorn, a side-wheel river steamer and the Van Dorn battle flag

Sources +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/