2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Vancuyk
A Dutch surname referring to someone from the settlement of Cuijk.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Vancuyk. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vancuyk surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Vancuyk in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vancuyk, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vancuyk
The surname VANCUYK is believed to have originated in the Netherlands during the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Dutch words "van" meaning "from" and "cuyk" referring to the town of Cuijk in the province of North Brabant. This suggests that the name may have been borne by someone who hailed from or resided in this particular town.
Historical records indicate that variations of the spelling, such as "Van Cuyk" and "Vancuyck," appeared in documents from the late 16th and early 17th centuries. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Jan Vancuyk, a merchant born in Amsterdam in 1589. Another notable figure was Pieter Vancuyk, a renowned artist and engraver active in the 17th century, whose works can be found in several museums across Europe.
In the 18th century, the VANCUYK surname gained prominence with the birth of Jan Willem Vancuyk (1720-1798), a respected scholar and linguist who authored several influential works on the Dutch language. His son, Willem Hendrik Vancuyk (1748-1822), followed in his footsteps and became a renowned poet and playwright, contributing significantly to the literary landscape of the time.
As the centuries progressed, the VANCUYK name spread beyond the Netherlands. In the late 19th century, records show a family by the name of VANCUYK residing in the United States. One notable member was Jacob VANCUYK (1856-1932), a successful businessman and philanthropist who established several charitable foundations in his lifetime.
Another prominent figure bearing the VANCUYK surname was Marie VANCUYK (1879-1964), a French architect and urban planner who played a pivotal role in the reconstruction efforts of several cities in France after World War II. Her innovative designs and commitment to sustainable urban development earned her numerous accolades and recognition.
Throughout its history, the VANCUYK surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, leaving an indelible mark on various aspects of society. From merchants and artists to scholars and urban planners, the name has endured and continues to be a part of the rich tapestry of surnames worldwide.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vancuyk
Among Census respondents with the surname Vancuyk, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Vancuyk bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Vancuyk surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.5% · 103
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vancuyk
Vancuyk appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+5 bearers (+4.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,839 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.8%) | Up 5,839 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Vancuyk surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #156,044 | #150,205 | 3.7% |
| Count | 104 | 109 | 4.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vancuyk bearers went from 104 to 109 (+4.8% change). The surname moved up 5,839 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #150,205.
FAQ
Vancuyk surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vancuyk?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Vancuyk. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Vancuyk?
Vancuyk ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 109 people with the surname Vancuyk. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Vancuyk.
Has Vancuyk become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vancuyk went from 104 recorded bearers to 109. That is an increase of 5 (+4.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Vancuyk?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vancuyk, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Vancuyk in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.5% (103 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vancuyk appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.5%), Hispanic (2.8%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Vancuyk (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Vancuyk mean?
A Dutch surname referring to someone from the settlement of Cuijk. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Vancuyk (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Vancuyk?
You can see how common the surname Vancuyk is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.