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

Verhey, 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 Verhey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Verhey in America

Verhey is the 33241st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Verhey surname appeared 688 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 Verhey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Verhey 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 Verhey

The surname VERHEY originated in the Netherlands, where it first appeared in the records during the 13th century. It is derived from the Dutch words "ver" meaning "far" and "hei" meaning "heath" or "barren land." This suggests that the name likely referred to someone who lived or worked in a remote area covered in heathland.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a 1275 document from the city of Leiden, which mentions a man named Willemn Verhey. In the 14th century, the name appeared in various spellings such as "Verheye," "Verheyen," and "Verheyden."

In the late 15th century, a prominent figure named Jan Verhey was a wealthy merchant and alderman in the city of Rotterdam. He was known for his involvement in the city's governance and his contributions to the local economy.

During the 16th century, the name VERHEY gained wider recognition when a family of that name owned and operated a successful brewery in the town of Delft. The brewery, known as "De Verheyse Brouwerij," was renowned for its high-quality beer and remained in operation until the early 19th century.

In the 17th century, a notable individual named Pieter VERHEY (1618-1679) was a renowned Dutch painter and engraver. His works, which often depicted landscapes and scenes of everyday life, were highly regarded during his time and can be found in several notable collections across Europe.

Another significant figure in the history of the VERHEY surname was Johannes VERHEY (1778-1846), a Dutch politician and statesman. He served as the Minister of Justice in the Netherlands from 1815 to 1819 and played a crucial role in shaping the country's legal and judicial system after the Napoleonic era.

In the 19th century, the VERHEY name was associated with a family of successful businessmen and industrialists in the city of Tilburg. The Verhey brothers, Hendrik (1815-1892) and Cornelis (1820-1901), established a textile manufacturing company that became one of the largest and most prosperous in the region.

Throughout its history, the surname VERHEY has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, politicians, merchants, and industrialists. While its origins can be traced back to the rural heathlands of the Netherlands, the name has since spread across the world, reflecting the global reach and influence of Dutch culture and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Verhey

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

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

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