About Vanderwerf
The surname Vanderwerf is of Dutch origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "van" meaning "from" or "of" and "der werf" meaning "the wharf" or "the harbor." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Vanderwerf can be interpreted as "from the wharf" or "of the harbor." It likely originated as a locational surname for individuals who lived near or worked at a wharf or harbor in the Netherlands.
The surname Vanderwerf is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Vanderwerf based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Vanderwerf in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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