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

VanSlyck, 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 VanSlyck surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of VanSlyck in America

VanSlyck is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The VanSlyck surname appeared 116 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 VanSlyck.

The history of the last name VanSlyck

The surname Vanslyck originates from the Netherlands and dates back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Dutch words "van" and "slyk," which translate to "from" and "mud" or "marsh," respectively. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near a muddy or marshy area.

The earliest known record of the name Vanslyck can be traced back to the Dutch province of Friesland in the late 1500s. Historical documents from this region mention individuals with similar spellings, such as "van Slyck" and "van Slycke," indicating that the name may have evolved over time.

One notable mention of the name Vanslyck can be found in the records of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) from the 17th century. These records document a merchant named Pieter Vanslyck, who was involved in trade between the Netherlands and the Dutch East Indies (present-day Indonesia) during the early years of the company's establishment.

As the Dutch colonized various parts of the world, the name Vanslyck likely spread to other regions. In the 18th century, there are records of individuals with this surname residing in the Dutch colonies of Suriname and the Cape of Good Hope (present-day South Africa).

One of the earliest known bearers of the Vanslyck name in North America was Hendrick Vanslyck, a Dutch immigrant who settled in the colony of New Netherland (present-day New York) in the mid-17th century. Hendrick is recorded as having acquired land in the area now known as Brooklyn, where he established a farm.

Another prominent figure with the surname Vanslyck was Johannes Vanslyck, a Dutch military officer who served in the Dutch East Indies during the late 18th century. He gained recognition for his role in suppressing a local uprising and was awarded the Military William Order, one of the highest military honors in the Netherlands.

In the 19th century, the name Vanslyck can be found in various historical records across Europe and North America, reflecting the migration patterns of Dutch and Dutch-American families. One notable individual was Willem Vanslyck (1812-1891), a Dutch architect who designed several notable buildings in Amsterdam, including the Paleis voor Volksvlijt (Palace of Popular Industry).

While the surname Vanslyck is relatively uncommon today, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and continents, reflecting the global reach of Dutch migration and influence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name VanSlyck

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

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 VanSlyck 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.

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

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