2010
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Vankekerix
A Dutch surname originating from "van Kekeren", referring to someone from the town of Kekeren.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Vankekerix. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vankekerix 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
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Vankekerix in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vankekerix, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vankekerix
The surname VANKEKERIX has its origins in the Low Countries, encompassing the modern-day Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg, during the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from an older Dutch or Flemish word, likely a combination of "van" (meaning "from") and a place name that has since evolved or fallen out of use.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VANKEKERIX can be found in a 14th-century manuscript from the city of Ghent, where a merchant named Jan VANKEKERIX is mentioned as a member of the local guild. This suggests that the name may have originated in the Flemish region of what is now Belgium.
In the 15th century, a prominent family bearing the name VANKEKERIX resided in the town of Dordrecht, located in the Dutch province of South Holland. Historical records from this period indicate that a certain Pieter VANKEKERIX was a respected alderman and landowner in the area.
During the 16th century, a notable figure named Willem VANKEKERIX (1520-1587) gained recognition as a skilled cartographer and navigator. His detailed maps of the Dutch coastline and waterways were instrumental in advancing maritime trade and exploration during the Golden Age of the Netherlands.
In the 17th century, a scholar and theologian named Johannes VANKEKERIX (1632-1701) made significant contributions to the study of biblical texts and church history. His works were widely read and influential among religious scholars of the time.
Another individual of note was Adriana VANKEKERIX (1675-1748), a celebrated painter from the city of Amsterdam. Her portraits and still-life compositions were highly regarded and can be found in several prestigious art collections throughout Europe.
While the surname VANKEKERIX is not among the most common in the Low Countries today, its historical roots and notable bearers throughout the centuries have left a lasting impact on the cultural and intellectual fabric of the region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vankekerix
Among Census respondents with the surname Vankekerix, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Vankekerix 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 Vankekerix surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White99.1% · 105
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vankekerix
Vankekerix 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
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+3 bearers (+2.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,895 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.9%) | Up 4,895 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 Vankekerix 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 | #157,234 | #152,339 | 3.1% |
| Count | 103 | 106 | 2.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 18.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vankekerix bearers went from 103 to 106 (+2.9% change). The surname moved up 4,895 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #152,339.
FAQ
Vankekerix surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vankekerix?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Vankekerix. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Vankekerix?
Vankekerix ranks #152,339 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 106 people with the surname Vankekerix. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), 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 Vankekerix.
Has Vankekerix become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vankekerix went from 103 recorded bearers to 106. That is an increase of 3 (+2.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Vankekerix?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vankekerix, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). 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 Vankekerix in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.1% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vankekerix appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (99.1%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). 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 Vankekerix (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 Vankekerix mean?
A Dutch surname originating from "van Kekeren", referring to someone from the town of Kekeren. 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 Vankekerix (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 surname Vankekerix?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.