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

VanSciver, 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 VanSciver surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of VanSciver in America

VanSciver is the 40432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The VanSciver surname appeared 541 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 VanSciver.

We can also compare 2010 data for VanSciver 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 VanSciver

The surname VANSCIVER originated in the Netherlands during the 17th century. It is believed to have derived from the Dutch words "van" meaning "from" and "schijver" meaning "writer" or "scribe". This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who worked as professional writers or scribes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VANSCIVER can be found in the Dutch municipal records of Amsterdam from the late 1600s. It is likely that the name made its way to the American colonies with Dutch settlers during this time period.

In the United States, the name VANSCIVER can be traced back to the early 18th century. One notable individual was Johannes Vansciver (1702-1778), a prominent landowner and farmer in Pennsylvania. His descendants went on to establish themselves in various parts of the country, contributing to the spread of the surname.

Another early bearer of the name was Isaac Vansciver (1740-1812), a Revolutionary War soldier from New Jersey who fought in several key battles, including the Battle of Monmouth. His service and contributions to the American Revolutionary cause are well documented in historical records.

In the 19th century, the name VANSCIVER gained further recognition with the birth of William Vansciver (1843-1923), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Ohio. He made significant contributions to the development of the local community and founded several charitable organizations.

Another notable figure was Mary Vansciver (1876-1954), a prominent educator and women's rights advocate from California. She played a pivotal role in establishing educational opportunities for women and advocating for gender equality during her time.

Throughout history, the VANSCIVER surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, including writers, scribes, farmers, soldiers, businessmen, educators, and activists. While the name may have originated in the Netherlands, it has since spread across the globe, reflecting the diverse journeys and contributions of those who bear it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name VanSciver

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of VanSciver, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!