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

VanBrocklin, 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 VanBrocklin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of VanBrocklin in America

VanBrocklin is the 22301st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The VanBrocklin surname appeared 1,156 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 VanBrocklin.

We can also compare 2010 data for VanBrocklin 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 VanBrocklin

The surname VANBROCKLIN has its origins in the Netherlands, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Dutch words "van" meaning "from" and "brocklin" which is likely a variation of the word "brook" or "broek" meaning marshy or swampy land. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a brook or marshy area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the VANBROCKLIN surname can be found in the Dutch province of Gelderland, where a family with this name is mentioned in a church record from the city of Arnhem in 1587. The name was also present in the nearby province of Utrecht, with a record from the town of Wijk bij Duurstede dating back to 1612.

As the Dutch settlers began to explore and colonize other parts of the world, the VANBROCKLIN name spread to new regions. In North America, one of the earliest documented individuals with this surname was Pieter VANBROCKLIN, who arrived in New Amsterdam (now New York City) from the Netherlands in 1657.

Another notable figure bearing this name was Johanna VANBROCKLIN, a Dutch woman born in 1682 who married into the prominent Van Rensselaer family, one of the largest landholders in the Dutch colony of New Netherland. Their descendants continued to use the VANBROCKLIN name for generations.

During the American Revolutionary War, a man named Jacob VANBROCKLIN served as a private in the Ulster County Militia from New York, participating in several important battles against the British forces between 1777 and 1783.

In the 19th century, the VANBROCKLIN surname can be found in various parts of the United States, with several individuals making notable contributions. For example, William VANBROCKLIN (1801-1876) was a prominent businessman and politician in Ohio, serving as a member of the state legislature and as mayor of the city of Akron.

Another individual of note was John VANBROCKLIN (1824-1899), a successful farmer and landowner in Illinois who played an active role in the development of the local agricultural community.

Over time, the spelling of the VANBROCKLIN surname has evolved, with variations such as VANBROCKLYN, VANBRUCKELEN, and VANBROCKLEN appearing in historical records. However, the core elements of the name, reflecting its Dutch origins and connection to geographical features, have remained consistent throughout its long history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name VanBrocklin

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

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

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