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

Verkamp, 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 Verkamp surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Verkamp in America

Verkamp is the 49636th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Verkamp surname appeared 423 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 Verkamp.

We can also compare 2010 data for Verkamp 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 Verkamp

The surname Verkamp has its origins in the Netherlands, dating back to the early 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Dutch words "ver" meaning "far" and "kamp" meaning "field" or "area," suggesting that the name may have referred to someone who lived or worked in a distant field or region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Dutch town of Dordrecht, where a man named Dirck Verkamp was mentioned in a legal document from 1532. This document detailed a dispute over land ownership, indicating that the Verkamp family may have been involved in agriculture or land management during that time.

In the late 16th century, the name Verkamp appeared in the town of Zierikzee, located in the province of Zeeland. A merchant named Pieter Verkamp was recorded in the town's records, suggesting that the family had established itself in the lucrative maritime trade industry.

During the 17th century, the Verkamp surname gained prominence in the city of Amsterdam. A renowned artist named Jan Verkamp (1617-1687) became known for his intricate still-life paintings, which often featured intricate arrangements of flowers, fruits, and other natural elements.

In the 18th century, the Verkamp family expanded its reach beyond the Netherlands. A prominent figure named Johann Verkamp (1733-1802) was a German lawyer and philosopher who wrote extensively on legal theory and ethics. His works were widely read and influenced the development of jurisprudence in Europe.

As the centuries progressed, the Verkamp name continued to spread across various regions. In the 19th century, a British industrialist named William Verkamp (1819-1892) established a successful textile manufacturing company in Lancashire, England, contributing to the region's economic growth during the Industrial Revolution.

Another notable figure was the American artist and illustrator, Wilfred Verkamp (1878-1946), who was renowned for his vibrant illustrations in children's books and magazines in the early 20th century. His work captured the whimsical and imaginative spirit of the time.

These are just a few examples of the rich history and diverse backgrounds associated with the surname Verkamp, which has left an indelible mark across various fields, from art and literature to commerce and philosophy, spanning several centuries and regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Verkamp

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

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

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