Vandervelde Family History

Dutch (Van der Velde) and Flemish (also Van der Velde) are topographic names that refer to individuals who lived near a veld.

The term veld translates to ‘pasture,’ ‘open country,’ or ‘farm-land.’

This indicates a connection to rural or agricultural settings.

Alternatively, it can also serve as a habitational name for people originating from a location named with this word.

Thus, the name reflects geographic and environmental associations typical of Dutch and Flemish naming conventions.