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

VanVlack, 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 VanVlack surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of VanVlack in America

VanVlack is the 54418th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The VanVlack surname appeared 379 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 VanVlack.

We can also compare 2010 data for VanVlack 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 VanVlack

The surname VANVLACK has its origins in the Netherlands. It is believed to have emerged in the 16th century, originating from the Dutch words "van" meaning "from" and "vlack" meaning "flat land" or "low-lying area." This suggests that the name was likely derived from a place name indicating someone who came from a specific flat or low-lying region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the VANVLACK name can be found in the Dutch archives of Leiden, where a Johannes VANVLACK was mentioned in 1597. Another early reference is found in the records of the Dutch Reformed Church in New Amsterdam (present-day New York City), where a Pieter VANVLACK was listed as a member in 1656.

As the Dutch colonized parts of the Americas, the VANVLACK name traveled with them. In the 17th century, several individuals bearing this surname settled in what is now New York State, particularly in the Hudson Valley region. One notable early figure was Abraham VANVLACK, born in 1680 in Kinderhook, New York. He was a prominent landowner and one of the founders of the Reformed Dutch Church in Kinderhook.

Another early VANVLACK of note was Cornelius VANVLACK, born in 1730 in Claverack, New York. He served as a captain in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. His descendants went on to settle in various parts of the United States, contributing to the spread of the VANVLACK name across the country.

In the 19th century, members of the VANVLACK family could be found in various professions, including farming, law, and education. One such individual was Samuel VANVLACK, born in 1818 in New York. He was a prominent lawyer and served as a judge in the Supreme Court of Illinois.

Another notable VANVLACK was John VANVLACK, born in 1836 in Pennsylvania. He was a respected educator and served as the president of Heidelberg College (now Heidelberg University) in Ohio from 1877 to 1890.

While the VANVLACK surname is not as common as some other Dutch surnames, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name VanVlack

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of VanVlack, 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!