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

Verburg, 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 Verburg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Verburg in America

Verburg is the 25083rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Verburg surname appeared 990 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 Verburg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Verburg 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 Verburg

The surname Verburg has its origins in the Netherlands and dates back to the medieval period. It is a locational surname derived from the Dutch word "verburg," which means "outlying fort" or "fortified outpost." This suggests that the name likely originated from individuals who lived near or were associated with such fortifications.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Verburg can be found in the Dutch province of Gelderland in the 14th century. Historical records show a Willemus Verburg residing in the city of Arnhem in the year 1367. The name is also documented in the nearby town of Doetinchem, where a Johannes Verburg is mentioned in a municipal record from 1412.

During the 16th century, the Verburg surname appeared in various parts of the Netherlands, including the provinces of Utrecht and North Holland. Notable individuals from this period include Dirk Verburg (1527-1591), a merchant and alderman in the city of Amsterdam, and Pieter Verburg (1570-1629), a renowned landscape painter from Utrecht.

In the 17th century, the Verburg name gained prominence with the birth of Jacob Verburg (1621-1691), a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his still lifes and genre scenes. Another notable figure was Adriaen Verburg (1635-1692), a politician and mayor of the city of Delft.

The 18th century saw the emergence of Pieter Verburg (1718-1793), a Dutch East India Company merchant and explorer who documented his travels to South Africa and the Cape of Good Hope. Additionally, Johannes Verburg (1763-1837) was a respected theologian and professor at the University of Groningen.

As the Dutch expanded their influence globally, the Verburg surname spread to other countries and regions. In the 19th century, Hendrik Verburg (1822-1895) became a prominent figure in the Cape Colony of South Africa, serving as a member of the House of Assembly and advocating for the rights of the Dutch-speaking population.

Throughout its history, the Verburg surname has maintained a strong presence in the Netherlands and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, merchants, politicians, and scholars.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Verburg

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

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

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