Find out how popular the last name Evertsen is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Evertsen.

Evertsen, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Evertsen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Evertsen in America

Evertsen is the 57101st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Evertsen surname appeared 357 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Evertsen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Evertsen to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Evertsen

The surname Evertsen is of Dutch origin, with its roots traced back to the Netherlands during the medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a patronymic name, derived from the given name Evert, which itself is a Dutch variant of the Germanic name Eberhard, meaning "brave boar."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Evertsen surname can be found in the historical records of the Dutch province of Friesland, where it was particularly prevalent. The name is thought to have first appeared in written documents during the 13th century, with various spelling variations such as Evertsz, Evertszen, and Evertzoon.

The Evertsen name gained notable recognition in the 17th century, when several members of the family made significant contributions to the Dutch maritime history. Cornelis Evertsen the Elder (1610-1666) and his son, Cornelis Evertsen the Younger (1642-1706), were both acclaimed naval officers who played crucial roles in several battles during the Anglo-Dutch Wars.

Another prominent figure bearing the Evertsen surname was Johan Evertsen (1600-1666), a Dutch naval officer and Vice Admiral who participated in numerous naval engagements against the English and Swedish fleets. He is particularly remembered for his role in the Battle of the Downs in 1666, where he commanded a squadron of Dutch ships.

In the 18th century, the Evertsen name continued to be associated with the Dutch maritime tradition. Cornelis Evertsen de Jonge (1722-1799) was a distinguished naval officer who served in the Dutch East Indies and held the rank of Vice Admiral in the Dutch Navy.

The surname Evertsen can also be linked to various place names and geographic locations within the Netherlands. For instance, the village of Evertsinge in the province of Groningen is believed to have derived its name from the Evertsen family, who were prominent landowners in the area during the Middle Ages.

While the Evertsen surname has its roots firmly planted in the Netherlands, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through Dutch emigration and colonization efforts. However, the name remains primarily concentrated in its country of origin, where it continues to hold a significant historical and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Evertsen

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Evertsen.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Evertsen was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Evertsen has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Evertsen was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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