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

Verhoeven, 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 Verhoeven surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Verhoeven in America

Verhoeven is the 31516th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Verhoeven surname appeared 734 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 Verhoeven.

We can also compare 2010 data for Verhoeven 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 Verhoeven

The surname Verhoeven originates from the Netherlands and dates back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Dutch words "ver" meaning "far" and "hoeven" meaning "farms" or "rural estates". This suggests that the name likely referred to someone who lived or worked on a distant farm or rural property.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Verhoeven can be found in a Dutch census record from the year 1275, which lists a "Jan Verhoeven" residing in the town of Eindhoven. The name also appears in various medieval manuscripts and records from the 14th and 15th centuries, often spelled slightly differently, such as "Verhoove" or "Verhoeven".

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Verhoeven name became more widespread throughout the Netherlands, particularly in the provinces of North Brabant and Limburg. It was also commonly associated with certain place names, such as the village of Veldhoven, which was once known as "Veldhoeven" or "Velthooven".

Notable individuals with the surname Verhoeven include the 17th century Dutch painter Pieter Cornelisz Verhoeven (1608-1683), who was known for his landscapes and genre scenes. Another prominent figure was the 18th century Dutch mathematician and philosopher Willem Verhoeven (1738-1808), who made significant contributions to the field of calculus.

In the 19th century, the name Verhoeven was borne by the Dutch writer and journalist Jacob Verhoeven (1820-1891), who was known for his satirical works and advocacy for social reform. Additionally, the Belgian artist and engraver Luc Verhoeven (1835-1907) gained recognition for his intricate engravings and etchings.

One of the most notable individuals with the Verhoeven surname in the 20th century was the Dutch film director and screenwriter Paul Verhoeven (born 1938), best known for his acclaimed films such as "RoboCop", "Total Recall", and "Basic Instinct". His work has had a significant impact on the genre of science fiction and action films.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Verhoeven

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

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

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