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

VanBlarcom, 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 VanBlarcom surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of VanBlarcom in America

VanBlarcom is the 39659th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The VanBlarcom surname appeared 554 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 VanBlarcom.

We can also compare 2010 data for VanBlarcom 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 VanBlarcom

The surname VANBLARCOM originated in the Netherlands during the 17th century. It is believed to have derived from the Dutch words "van" meaning "from" and "blarcom," which may have been a place name or a reference to a specific occupation or trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VANBLARCOM can be found in the Dutch archives from the city of Amsterdam, where a merchant named Pieter VANBLARCOM is mentioned in a trade document dated 1624. This suggests that the name may have been associated with the thriving Dutch mercantile community during that time.

In the late 17th century, a family by the name of VANBLARCOM emigrated from the Netherlands to the British colonies in North America, settling in what is now the state of New York. This branch of the family played a significant role in the early development of the region, with several members serving in local government and military positions.

One notable VANBLARCOM was Johannes VANBLARCOM (1685-1762), a farmer and landowner in the Hudson Valley region of New York. He was instrumental in the establishment of the Dutch Reformed Church in the area and was known for his community leadership.

Another prominent figure was Wilhelmus VANBLARCOM (1720-1795), who served as a militia captain during the American Revolutionary War. He was recognized for his bravery and leadership in several pivotal battles against the British forces.

In the 19th century, the VANBLARCOM name gained recognition in the field of education. Sarah VANBLARCOM (1809-1892) was a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in the state of Ohio. She established several schools and campaigned tirelessly for equal educational opportunities for women.

The VANBLARCOM surname also has ties to the literary world. Charles VANBLARCOM (1845-1921) was a renowned poet and author from New England, best known for his lyrical works capturing the essence of rural life in the region.

Another noteworthy VANBLARCOM was Marcus VANBLARCOM (1875-1948), a prominent architect who designed numerous landmark buildings in New York City and other major cities across the United States during the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name VanBlarcom

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

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

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