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

Verhalen, 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 Verhalen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Verhalen in America

Verhalen is the 71042nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Verhalen surname appeared 275 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 Verhalen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Verhalen 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 Verhalen

The surname Verhalen originated in the Netherlands during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Dutch word "verhalen," which means "to tell" or "to relate." The name likely evolved from an occupation, referring to someone who was a storyteller or public speaker.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Verhalen can be found in the archives of the city of Amsterdam, dating back to the 15th century. In a document from 1472, a merchant named Pieter Verhalen is mentioned as a participant in a trade agreement.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Low Countries experienced a period of economic and cultural prosperity, leading to the rise of many prominent families with the surname Verhalen. One notable figure was Jan Verhalen (1565-1633), a renowned painter from Antwerp who specialized in portraiture and religious scenes.

In the 18th century, the Verhalen family expanded its reach beyond the Netherlands. Records show that a branch of the family settled in the German state of Prussia, where they established themselves as successful merchants and landowners. One member of this branch, Friedrich Verhalen (1726-1798), was a respected military officer in the Prussian army.

As the Verhalen name spread across Europe, it also found its way to other parts of the world through migration and exploration. In the early 19th century, a Dutch settler named Willem Verhalen (1785-1856) established a successful trading post in the Dutch East Indies (present-day Indonesia).

Another notable figure with the surname Verhalen was Maria Verhalen (1891-1967), a Belgian writer and feminist activist. She was a vocal advocate for women's rights and wrote several novels and essays that explored gender roles and societal norms.

Throughout its history, the surname Verhalen has been associated with various professions and achievements, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and talents of those who have carried this name. From merchants and artists to military officers and writers, the Verhalen name has left its mark on the cultural and historical tapestry of several countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Verhalen

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

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

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