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UK surname

Vanderwalt

A Dutch surname derived from the phrase "van der walt" meaning "from the rampart" or "from the defensive wall."

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Southwark, Basingstoke and Deane and East Northamptonshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Vanderwalt is 176 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

171

2016, ranked #21,726

Peak year

2015

176 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 171 in 2016, ranked #21,726.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Vanderwalt surname distribution map

The map shows where the Vanderwalt surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Vanderwalt surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Vanderwalt over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1997 modern 44 #33,275
1998 modern 56 #32,313
1999 modern 72 #30,955
2000 modern 76 #30,578
2001 modern 75 #30,481
2002 modern 84 #29,982
2003 modern 97 #28,217
2004 modern 107 #26,899
2005 modern 99 #28,177
2006 modern 113 #26,267
2007 modern 134 #23,931
2008 modern 149 #22,530
2009 modern 134 #24,711
2010 modern 151 #23,377
2011 modern 146 #23,736
2012 modern 150 #23,264
2013 modern 161 #22,521
2014 modern 175 #21,477
2015 modern 176 #21,291
2016 modern 171 #21,726

Geography

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Where Vanderwalts are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Southwark, Basingstoke and Deane, East Northamptonshire, Woking and Bolsover. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Southwark 008 Southwark
2 Basingstoke and Deane 005 Basingstoke and Deane
3 East Northamptonshire 002 East Northamptonshire
4 Woking 008 Woking
5 Bolsover 010 Bolsover

Forenames

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First names often paired with Vanderwalt

These lists show first names that appear often with the Vanderwalt surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Vanderwalt

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Vanderwalt, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Vanderwalt surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Vanderwalt household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Vanderwalt is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Vanderwalt is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Vanderwalt falls in decile 8 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

8
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Vanderwalt is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

8
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Vanderwalt, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Vanderwalt

The surname VANDERWALT originated in the Netherlands during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Dutch words "van der" meaning "from the" and "walt" meaning "woods" or "forest". Initially, it was likely used as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near or in a wooded area.

VANDERWALT's earliest known references can be traced back to the 16th century in Dutch records and documents. In 1589, a Pieter VANDERWALT was listed as a resident of Amsterdam in the city's tax records. Another early record from 1612 mentions a Johanna VANDERWALT, who was born in the village of Schiedam near Rotterdam.

The surname VANDERWALT has several variations in spelling, including VANDERWALD, VANDERWALDT, and VANDERWAALT. These variations were common due to inconsistent record-keeping and regional dialects in the Netherlands during the early modern period.

One notable bearer of the VANDERWALT surname was Jan VANDERWALT (1633-1697), a Dutch merchant and trader who established a successful trading company in the Dutch East Indies (present-day Indonesia). His business dealings and wealth earned him significant influence in the region.

In the 18th century, the VANDERWALT surname began to appear in Dutch colonial records in South Africa. One of the earliest recorded individuals was Pieter VANDERWALT (1712-1782), a farmer who settled in the Cape Colony in the 1740s. His descendants continued to use the surname in South Africa, where it remains relatively common today.

Another prominent figure with the VANDERWALT surname was Hendrik VANDERWALT (1792-1867), a South African politician and military leader. He served as a member of the Volksraad (the governing council) of the Orange Free State and played a significant role in the region's struggles against British colonial rule.

During the 19th century, the VANDERWALT surname also spread to other parts of the world, including North America and Australia, as Dutch emigrants and settlers carried the name with them. One noteworthy individual was Willem VANDERWALT (1818-1892), a Dutch-American artist who gained recognition for his landscape paintings of the American West.

Overall, the surname VANDERWALT has a rich history rooted in the Netherlands, with its earliest recorded bearers dating back to the 16th century. While variations in spelling existed, the core meaning of the name remained tied to its Dutch origins, referring to those who lived near or in wooded areas.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Vanderwalt surname: questions and answers

How common is the Vanderwalt surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 171 in 2016. That gives Vanderwalt a modern rank of #21,726.

What does the Vanderwalt surname mean?

A Dutch surname derived from the phrase "van der walt" meaning "from the rampart" or "from the defensive wall."

What does the Vanderwalt map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Vanderwalt bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.