How common is the Van Orstrand surname?

There are approximately 1,000 people with the surname Van Orstrand in the United States.

Van Orstrand

Q: What does the surname Van Orstrand mean?

The surname Van Orstrand means "From the Dutch 'van' (of/from) combined with 'Orstrand,' possibly referring to a strand or beach location.". It is of Dutch origin.

Topographic

Meaning

From the Dutch 'van' (of/from) combined with 'Orstrand,' possibly referring to a strand or beach location.

Etymology

The surname combines the Dutch prefix 'van' with 'Orstrand,' where 'strand' means beach or shore in Dutch. The first element 'Or' may be a personal name or place element.

About the Van Orstrand Surname

A Dutch colonial surname with topographic origins possibly referring to a beach or shore location. The name is established in the northeastern United States.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 1,000 bearers in the United States #3,656 most common surname

Rare Common

Found primarily in New York and New Jersey, with concentrations in areas of Dutch settlement.

Notable Bearers

People with the Van Orstrand Surname

C.E. Van Orstrand

Physical Geologist

Quick Facts

Origin: Dutch
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: 17th century
Estimated Bearers: 1,000