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

VanVickle, 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 VanVickle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of VanVickle in America

VanVickle is the 60636th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The VanVickle surname appeared 332 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 VanVickle.

We can also compare 2010 data for VanVickle 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 VanVickle

The surname VANVICKLE has its origins in the Netherlands, specifically in the province of Gelderland, where it first appeared in the 16th century. It is derived from the Dutch words "van" meaning "from" and "Vickele," which was a locational name referring to a small village or hamlet.

The earliest recorded instances of the VANVICKLE name can be found in Dutch church records and municipal archives from the late 1500s. While the exact origin of the name is uncertain, it is believed to have been adopted by families who hailed from or resided in the village of Vickele.

In the 17th century, many Dutch settlers, including those bearing the VANVICKLE surname, emigrated to the New World, particularly to the Dutch colonies in what is now New York and New Jersey. This led to the name's introduction and subsequent spread across North America.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the VANVICKLE surname was Hendrick Jansen VANVICKLE, who was born around 1620 in the Netherlands and later settled in New Amsterdam (present-day New York City) in the mid-1600s. He was among the first generation of Dutch immigrants to establish roots in the colony.

Another notable figure was Jacob VANVICKLE (1732-1804), a farmer and militiaman from New Jersey who served in the American Revolutionary War. He was part of the New Jersey militia that played a crucial role in the defense of the colony against British forces.

In the 19th century, Jesse VANVICKLE (1820-1899) was a prominent businessman and landowner in Ohio, known for his involvement in the state's agricultural and industrial development.

Johanna VANVICKLE (1856-1932), born in Ontario, Canada, was a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She dedicated her life to promoting educational opportunities for women and advancing gender equality.

Lastly, Willem VANVICKLE (1885-1964), a Dutch-born artist, gained recognition for his landscape paintings depicting the rural scenery of the Netherlands and Belgium. His works are part of several museum collections and have been exhibited internationally.

While the VANVICKLE surname may have evolved in its spelling and pronunciation over time, its Dutch origins and connection to the village of Vickele remain an integral part of its history and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name VanVickle

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

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

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