About Vanvoorhees
The surname Vanvoorhees is of Dutch origin and is derived from the combination of the preposition "van" meaning "from" or "of" and the name "Voorhees," which is a habitational name referring to a place called Voorhees in the Netherlands. The name Voorhees itself is believed to have originated from the Dutch words "voor" meaning "in front of" and "hees" meaning "brushwood," suggesting a possible association with a location near a wooded area. Overall, the surname Vanvoorhees signifies a person who hails from or has ancestral ties to the place called Voorhees in the Netherlands.
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The surname Vanvoorhees is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Vanvoorhees based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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