2000
#124,872
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 127
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Verberkmoes
A Dutch surname referring to cooked field greens or vegetables.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Verberkmoes. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Verberkmoes 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Verberkmoes in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Verberkmoes, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.3%) and Two or More Races (3.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Verberkmoes
The surname "VERBERKMOES" is of Dutch origin, with roots tracing back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the provinces of Zuid-Holland and Noord-Brabant, where the name was predominantly found in small villages and rural communities.
The name is derived from the Dutch words "verbergen" meaning "to conceal" or "to hide," and "moes," which refers to a thick stew or vegetable dish. This combination suggests that the name may have been given to someone who concealed or hid food, perhaps during times of scarcity or war.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in a monastery's record from 1492, where a certain "Jan Verberkmoes" is mentioned as a farmer who donated a portion of his harvest to the local abbey. This entry provides insight into the name's association with agricultural pursuits and the rural lifestyle of the time.
In the 16th century, a variant spelling, "Verberckmoese," was found in a census record from the town of Delft, indicating the name's presence in urban areas as well. During this period, the Netherlands experienced a surge in trade and economic growth, which may have contributed to the spread of the name across different regions.
One notable bearer of the surname was Pieter Verberkmoes (1547-1623), a skilled carpenter who was commissioned to construct several wooden bridges and structures in the city of Amsterdam. His craftsmanship and attention to detail were highly regarded, and his work helped shape the city's architectural landscape.
Another prominent figure was Maria Verberkmoes (1678-1743), a celebrated painter from Rotterdam. Her works, which often depicted domestic scenes and still-life arrangements, were widely admired for their attention to detail and vivid colors. Several of her paintings can be found in museums across the Netherlands today.
In the 18th century, the name Verberkmoes appeared in records from the town of Breda, where a family of blacksmiths and metalworkers carried the surname. This lineage included Hendrikus Verberkmoes (1725-1799), who was renowned for his intricate ironwork and artistic designs.
As the centuries progressed, the Verberkmoes name spread across the Netherlands and beyond, with families bearing this surname making their mark in various fields, from agriculture and trade to the arts and crafts. While the name's origins may have been humble, its legacy has endured, reflecting the resilience and adaptability of those who carried it throughout history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Verberkmoes
Among Census respondents with the surname Verberkmoes, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.3%) and Two or More Races (3.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Verberkmoes 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 Verberkmoes surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.0% · 104
- Hispanic or Latino8.3% · 10
- Two or more races3.3% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Verberkmoes
Verberkmoes appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#123,796
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 139
+12 bearers (+9.4%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 1,076 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
-18 bearers (-12.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 17,513 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #124,872 | 127 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #123,796 | 139 | 0.05 | +12 bearers (+9.4%) | Up 1,076 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | -18 bearers (-12.9%) | Down 17,513 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 Verberkmoes 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 | #123,796 | #141,309 | -14.1% |
| Count | 139 | 121 | -12.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -19.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Verberkmoes bearers went from 139 to 121 (-12.9% change). The surname moved down 17,513 positions in the national ranking, going from #123,796 to #141,309.
FAQ
Verberkmoes surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Verberkmoes?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Verberkmoes. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Verberkmoes?
Verberkmoes ranks #141,309 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 121 people with the surname Verberkmoes. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), 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 Verberkmoes.
Has Verberkmoes become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Verberkmoes went from 139 recorded bearers to 121. That is a decrease of 18 (-12.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #123,796 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Verberkmoes?
Among Census respondents with the surname Verberkmoes, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.3%) and Two or More Races (3.3%). 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 Verberkmoes in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.0% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Verberkmoes appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.0%), Hispanic (8.3%), Two or More Races (3.3%). 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 Verberkmoes (2000, 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 Verberkmoes mean?
A Dutch surname referring to cooked field greens or vegetables. 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 Verberkmoes (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 common is the surname Verberkmoes?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Verberkmoes on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.