About Vanvoorhis
The surname Vanvoorhis is of Dutch origin and is derived from the combination of the preposition "van" meaning "from" or "of" and the Dutch word "voorhuis" meaning "front house." It is a locational surname typically associated with people who lived in or near the front part of a house or a prominent dwelling. The name Vanvoorhis signifies a connection to a specific place or property and is often found among Dutch descendants in the United States.
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The surname Vanvoorhis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Vanvoorhis 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 Vanvoorhis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Vanvoorhis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.