2000
#141,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Vanderslik
A Dutch surname potentially meaning "from the canal" or "from the ditch".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Vanderslik. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vanderslik 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
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Vanderslik in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vanderslik, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vanderslik
The surname VANDERSLIK is of Dutch origin, originating in the Netherlands during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Dutch words "van der" meaning "from the" and "slik" meaning "mud" or "muddy area." This suggests that the name was initially given to individuals who lived in or near a muddy region, perhaps near a river or marsh.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VANDERSLIK can be traced back to the 14th century in the city of Utrecht, where a merchant named Gerrit VANDERSLIK was documented in local records. The name also appeared in the historical records of the Duchy of Brabant, a region in the Low Countries, during the 15th century.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Jan VANDERSLIK was a prominent textile merchant in the city of Leiden. He was known for his successful business dealings and contributed significantly to the local economy. Another individual, Pieter VANDERSLIK, was a respected scholar and professor at the University of Leiden in the late 16th century.
During the 17th century, the VANDERSLIK name gained more prominence in the Netherlands. A Dutch explorer named Willem VANDERSLIK was part of an expedition to the East Indies in the 1620s, where he documented his travels and encounters with various cultures. Additionally, a painter named Adriaen VANDERSLIK, born in 1610 and died in 1670, gained recognition for his landscape and portrait paintings.
In the 18th century, a renowned author and poet named Jacob VANDERSLIK, born in 1725 and died in 1798, made significant contributions to Dutch literature. His works explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience, earning him widespread acclaim during his lifetime.
It is worth noting that while the VANDERSLIK name originated in the Netherlands, it has since spread to other parts of the world through emigration and migration, with variations in spelling and pronunciation occurring over time.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vanderslik
Among Census respondents with the surname Vanderslik, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Vanderslik 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 Vanderslik surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.4% · 111
- Hispanic or Latino2.6% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vanderslik
Vanderslik appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+10 bearers (+9.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 648 places
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
-4 bearers (-3.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,355 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #141,788 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | +10 bearers (+9.3%) | Up 648 places |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.4%) | Down 5,355 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 Vanderslik 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 | #141,140 | #146,495 | -3.8% |
| Count | 118 | 114 | -3.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vanderslik bearers went from 118 to 114 (-3.4% change). The surname moved down 5,355 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #146,495.
FAQ
Vanderslik surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vanderslik?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Vanderslik. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Vanderslik?
Vanderslik ranks #146,495 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 114 people with the surname Vanderslik. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), 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 Vanderslik.
Has Vanderslik become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vanderslik went from 118 recorded bearers to 114. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Vanderslik?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vanderslik, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%). 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 Vanderslik in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.4% (111 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vanderslik appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.4%), Hispanic (2.6%). 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 Vanderslik (2000, 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 Vanderslik mean?
A Dutch surname potentially meaning "from the canal" or "from the ditch". 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 Vanderslik (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 Vanderslik?
You can see how many people are called Vanderslik on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.