Verkaik
A Dutch surname derived from the words "veer" meaning "ferry" and "kaik" meaning "small boat".
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 206 Americans carry the last name Verkaik. That puts it at #98,099 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,663,856 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Verkaik surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
206
1 in 1,663,856
Census rank
#98,099
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
185
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 185 bearers of the surname Verkaik in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 98099th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Verkaik, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Verkaik
The surname VERKAIK has its origins in the Netherlands. It is believed to have emerged in the late 16th or early 17th century, during the Dutch Golden Age. The name is thought to be derived from the Dutch words "verk" meaning "pig" and "kaik" which is a variant spelling of "kaak" meaning "jaw" or "cheek".
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VERKAIK can be found in the baptismal records of the city of Amsterdam, dated 1621. The entry mentions a child named Pieter Verkaik, born to parents Dirk and Maria Verkaik. This suggests that the name was already established in the Netherlands by the early 17th century.
In the late 17th century, the name VERKAIK appeared in the records of the Dutch East India Company (VOC). A merchant named Jan Verkaik (1653-1722) is listed as having made several voyages to the Dutch East Indies between 1674 and 1695.
During the 18th century, the name VERKAIK was associated with the city of Leiden in the province of South Holland. Historical records from this period mention several individuals with the surname, including a prominent family of brewers and inn-keepers. One notable member of this family was Willem Verkaik (1712-1781), who served as the mayor of Leiden from 1767 to 1769.
In the 19th century, the name VERKAIK spread beyond the Netherlands as Dutch immigrants and settlers carried it to other parts of the world. For example, a farmer named Hendrik Verkaik (1825-1898) is recorded as having emigrated from the Netherlands to South Africa in 1852, where he and his descendants established a successful agricultural community.
Another notable individual with the surname VERKAIK was Pieter Verkaik (1857-1904), a Dutch artist and painter who was part of the Hague School movement. His works, which often depicted scenes of daily life in the Netherlands, are featured in several prominent art museums across Europe.
While the surname VERKAIK is not as common as some other Dutch names, it has maintained a presence throughout the centuries and has been carried across borders by Dutch emigrants and their descendants. Its origins can be traced back to the early modern period in the Netherlands, where it likely originated as a descriptive surname related to a particular physical characteristic or occupation.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Verkaik
Among Census respondents with the surname Verkaik, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%.
The bar chart below shows how Verkaik bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Verkaik surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.2%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Verkaik surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #98,099 | #98,099 | 0.0% |
| Count | 185 | 185 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Verkaik bearers went from 185 to 185 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #98,099 to #98,099.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Verkaik
FAQ
Verkaik surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Verkaik?
The surname Verkaik holds position #98,099 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 206 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Verkaik surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Verkaik, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.