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

Vanscoy, 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 Vanscoy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vanscoy in America

Vanscoy is the 18156th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vanscoy surname appeared 1,533 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Vanscoy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vanscoy 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 Vanscoy

The surname VANSCOY has its origins in the Netherlands, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have been derived from the Dutch words "van" meaning "from" and "scoy" meaning "forest." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near or worked in a forested area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname VANSCOY can be found in the Dutch province of Friesland, where the name was spelled "van Skoye." This spelling variation provides insight into the possible pronunciation and evolution of the name over time.

In the 17th century, the VANSCOY name appeared in various records and documents across the Netherlands, including the Leiden University archives. This indicates that individuals bearing this surname were likely involved in academic or scholarly pursuits during that period.

As Dutch settlers began to emigrate to the Americas, the VANSCOY name traveled with them. One notable figure was Pieter VANSCOY, a merchant born in Amsterdam in 1665, who later established a successful trading business in the Dutch colony of New Netherland (present-day New York).

During the 18th century, the VANSCOY surname gained prominence in the American colonies. Jacobus VANSCOY (1722-1798), a farmer and landowner in New Jersey, was a prominent member of the local community and played a role in the American Revolutionary War.

In the 19th century, the VANSCOY name continued to spread across the United States. William VANSCOY (1812-1884), a lawyer and politician from Ohio, served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1853 to 1855.

Another notable figure was Sarah VANSCOY (1856-1932), a teacher and women's rights advocate from Pennsylvania. She dedicated her life to promoting education and empowerment for women, and her efforts had a lasting impact on the local community.

In the 20th century, the VANSCOY name was carried on by individuals in various fields, including sports and the arts. Robert VANSCOY (1921-2005), a professional baseball player from California, had a successful career in the minor leagues and later became a respected coach.

Additionally, Margaret VANSCOY (1942-2018), a renowned painter and sculptor from New Mexico, gained recognition for her vibrant and expressive works, which often depicted the landscapes and cultures of the American Southwest.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vanscoy

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

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

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