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

VanWyck, 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 VanWyck surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of VanWyck in America

VanWyck is the 44576th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The VanWyck surname appeared 482 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 VanWyck.

We can also compare 2010 data for VanWyck 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 VanWyck

The surname VANWYCK is of Dutch origin, originating in the Netherlands during the medieval period. It is derived from the Dutch words "van" meaning "from" and "wijk" meaning "village" or "settlement". The name likely referred to someone who hailed from a particular village or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the VANWYCK surname can be found in the Utrecht Archives, dating back to the 14th century. This document mentions a "Jan Willemsz van Wijck" in 1368. The spelling "van Wijck" was a common variation during this time period.

In the 16th century, the VANWYCK name appeared in various records and manuscripts across the Netherlands. For example, the Leiden Municipal Archives contain references to a "Pieter Willemsz van Wijck" in 1534.

As the Dutch explored and settled in other parts of the world, the VANWYCK surname spread to different regions. One notable bearer of this name was Cornelis Jansz van Wijck (1592-1652), a Dutch explorer and navigator who was among the first Europeans to visit Australia's western coast.

In the 18th century, the VANWYCK name gained prominence in New Amsterdam (present-day New York City). Theodorus van Wyck (1679-1745) was a prominent figure in the Dutch community and served as the first mayor of New York City under British rule.

Another notable bearer of the VANWYCK surname was Robert Anderson Van Wyck (1835-1923), a lawyer and politician who served as the 92nd Mayor of New York City from 1898 to 1901. He was the first mayor to be born in New York City after the American Revolutionary War.

In the artistic realm, Hendrick van Wyck (1702-1761) was a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his still life paintings and interior scenes. His works can be found in museums across Europe and the United States.

While the VANWYCK surname has its roots in the Netherlands, it has spread to various parts of the world over the centuries, with notable bearers in fields ranging from exploration and politics to art and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name VanWyck

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

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

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