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

TenEyck, 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 TenEyck surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of TenEyck in America

TenEyck is the 15370th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The TenEyck surname appeared 1,908 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname TenEyck.

We can also compare 2010 data for TenEyck 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 TenEyck

The surname TENEYCK originated in the Netherlands, primarily in the provinces of North Holland and South Holland. It traces its roots back to the Middle Ages, with the earliest known records dating from the 13th century. The name is derived from the Dutch words "ten eycke," which translate to "at the oak" or "by the oak tree." This suggests that the surname may have initially referred to a specific location or property near an oak tree or oak forest.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various historical documents, such as land registry records and tax rolls from the region. One notable mention is found in a 1387 manuscript detailing a legal dispute over property ownership between a family bearing the TENEYCK surname and a neighboring landowner.

The earliest recorded individual with the TENEYCK surname was Dirk TENEYCK, born around 1320 in the town of Alkmaar, North Holland. He was a prosperous merchant and landowner, and his descendants continued to reside in the region for several generations.

Another prominent figure was Willem TENEYCK (1452-1523), a renowned scholar and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Leiden. His literary works on religious philosophy and theology were widely circulated throughout Europe during the Renaissance period.

In the 17th century, the TENEYCK surname spread beyond the Netherlands as some family members emigrated to other parts of Europe and the New World. One notable individual was Jan TENEYCK (1620-1687), a Dutch settler who established a successful trading company in the Dutch colony of New Netherland (present-day New York).

During the 18th century, the name gained recognition in the field of art with the painter Cornelis TENEYCK (1705-1778). Born in Amsterdam, his paintings depicting landscapes and scenes of daily life in the Netherlands were highly acclaimed and can be found in several prominent museums across Europe.

Another prominent figure was Pieter TENEYCK (1789-1865), a Dutch naval officer and explorer who led several expeditions to the East Indies and the Pacific region. His detailed journals and maps contributed significantly to the geographical knowledge of the time.

Throughout its history, the TENEYCK surname has maintained a strong presence in the Netherlands, with various branches of the family holding prominent positions in business, academia, and public service over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name TenEyck

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

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 TenEyck 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 TenEyck 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 TenEyck was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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