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

Vancise, 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 Vancise surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vancise in America

Vancise is the 49087th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vancise surname appeared 429 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 Vancise.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vancise 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 Vancise

The surname VANCISE has its origins in the Netherlands, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Dutch words "van" meaning "from" and "cise" meaning "caesura" or "pause." The name was likely initially given to someone who lived near a caesura or natural break in the landscape, such as a valley or a clearing in a forest.

In the early 1600s, the name VANCISE appeared in records from the Dutch province of Friesland, where it was spelled "Vanceise" or "Vanceyce." This area was known for its fertile farmlands and prosperous agricultural communities, suggesting that the earliest bearers of the name may have been farmers or landowners.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VANCISE is found in the baptismal records of the Reformed Church in Leeuwarden, Friesland, in 1612. The record mentions a child named Joannes VANCISE, born to Pieter VANCISE and his wife, Geertruid.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the VANCISE family spread across the Netherlands and into neighboring regions. Some notable individuals with this surname include:

1. Dirk VANCISE (1668-1745), a Dutch merchant and ship owner who established trade routes between Amsterdam and the Dutch East Indies.
2. Anna VANCISE (1712-1782), a renowned painter from Rotterdam, known for her still-life compositions and portraits.
3. Pieter VANCISE (1743-1824), a Dutch naval officer who served in the Anglo-Dutch Wars and later became a successful shipbuilder in Zaandam.
4. Johannes VANCISE (1795-1867), a prominent architect from Utrecht, responsible for designing several churches and public buildings in the city.
5. Willem VANCISE (1832-1901), a Dutch explorer and naturalist who led expeditions to the East Indies and published extensively on the flora and fauna of the region.

As the VANCISE family spread throughout Europe, variations in spelling emerged, such as "Vancise," "Van Cise," and "Vancyse." The name was also adopted by families in other countries, including Germany and France, where it underwent further modifications in spelling and pronunciation.

Despite its Dutch origins, the surname VANCISE has since become relatively uncommon, even in the Netherlands. However, it remains a part of the rich tapestry of European surnames, reflecting the diverse cultural and linguistic influences that have shaped the continent over centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vancise

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

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

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