2010
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Vanvelkinburgh
A Dutch surname meaning "from Valkenburg", a town located in the Netherlands.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Vanvelkinburgh. 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 Vanvelkinburgh 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 Vanvelkinburgh 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 Vanvelkinburgh, the largest self-reported group is White at 75.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (20.2%) and Black (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vanvelkinburgh
The surname VANVELKINBURGH is of Dutch origin and can be traced back to the 16th century in the Netherlands. It is a locational name, derived from the town of Velkinburgh, located in the province of North Holland. The prefix "Van" is a common Dutch prefix meaning "from," indicating the family's origins in this particular town.
One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname is found in the Dutch Reformed Church records of Velkinburgh, dating back to the late 1500s. These records mention several families with the VANVELKINBURGH surname residing in the town and surrounding areas.
During the Dutch Golden Age in the 17th century, many Dutch families, including those with the VANVELKINBURGH surname, emigrated to the Dutch colonies in North America, particularly the New Netherland settlement, which later became New York. This migration led to the establishment of the VANVELKINBURGH family in the New World.
In the early 1600s, Pieter VANVELKINBURGH, a merchant from Velkinburgh, settled in the Dutch colony of New Netherland and became one of the first recorded members of the family in the Americas. His son, Johannes VANVELKINBURGH (1635-1712), was a prominent figure in the colony and served as a magistrate and trader.
Another notable member of the VANVELKINBURGH family was Dirck VANVELKINBURGH (1675-1745), a successful merchant and landowner in New York. He owned a large tract of land in what is now Manhattan and played a significant role in the development of the city.
In the late 18th century, Hendrick VANVELKINBURGH (1745-1821) fought in the American Revolutionary War as a member of the New York Militia. His bravery and service were recognized, and he was granted land in upstate New York after the war.
During the 19th century, the VANVELKINBURGH family continued to grow and spread throughout the United States. One notable figure from this period was William VANVELKINBURGH (1810-1892), a prominent lawyer and judge in Illinois who served as a circuit court judge for several years.
Throughout its history, the VANVELKINBURGH surname has maintained its Dutch roots and has been associated with various professions, including merchants, landowners, soldiers, lawyers, and public officials. While the name may have undergone slight variations in spelling over the centuries, its origins can be traced back to the small town of Velkinburgh in the Netherlands.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vanvelkinburgh
Among Census respondents with the surname Vanvelkinburgh, the largest self-reported group is White at 75.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (20.2%) and Black (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Vanvelkinburgh 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 Vanvelkinburgh surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White75.4% · 86
- Hispanic or Latino20.2% · 23
- Black or African American1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vanvelkinburgh
Vanvelkinburgh 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
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
-3 bearers (-2.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,387 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.6%) | Down 4,387 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 Vanvelkinburgh 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 | #142,108 | #146,495 | -3.1% |
| Count | 117 | 114 | -2.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vanvelkinburgh bearers went from 117 to 114 (-2.6% change). The surname moved down 4,387 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #146,495.
FAQ
Vanvelkinburgh surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vanvelkinburgh?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Vanvelkinburgh. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Vanvelkinburgh?
Vanvelkinburgh 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 Vanvelkinburgh. 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 Vanvelkinburgh.
Has Vanvelkinburgh become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vanvelkinburgh went from 117 recorded bearers to 114. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #142,108 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Vanvelkinburgh?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vanvelkinburgh, the largest self-reported group is White at 75.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (20.2%) and Black (1.8%). 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 Vanvelkinburgh in the 2020 Census, accounting for 75.4% (86 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vanvelkinburgh appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (75.4%), Hispanic (20.2%), Black (1.8%). 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 Vanvelkinburgh (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 Vanvelkinburgh mean?
A Dutch surname meaning "from Valkenburg", a town located in the Netherlands. 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 Vanvelkinburgh (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 share the surname Vanvelkinburgh?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.