Vanderlip

Topographic

Meaning

From the lip or edge of the land.

Etymology

Dutch 'van der' (from the) combined with 'lip,' meaning edge, border, or lip-like feature of the landscape. The surname likely indicates residence at a geographic boundary or distinctive landform.

About the Vanderlip Surname

A Dutch topographic surname indicating a location at the edge or border of land, possibly near water or a distinctive geographic feature. The name is associated with prominent American business figures from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 1,500 bearers in the United States #3,210 most common surname
Rare Common

Found in New York, New Jersey, and other northeastern American states.

Vanderlip Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

People with the Vanderlip Surname