2000
#129,619
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Vermaat
A Dutch surname possibly derived from 'vermaner' meaning 'reminder' or 'exhorter'.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 140 Americans carry the last name Vermaat. That puts it at #140,525 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,448,245 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vermaat surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, 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
140
1 in 2,448,245
Census rank
#140,525
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
122
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 122 bearers of the surname Vermaat in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 140525th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vermaat, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.6%) and Black (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vermaat
The surname VERMAAT is of Dutch origin and can be traced back to the late medieval period in the Netherlands. The name is believed to have originated from a combination of the Dutch words "ver" meaning "distant" or "far" and "maat" meaning "mate" or "companion." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived or worked far away from their home or community.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the VERMAAT surname can be found in the Dutch city of Utrecht, where a man named Gijsbert Vermaat was mentioned in a legal document dated 1487. This document detailed a land dispute between Gijsbert and a neighboring farmer.
In the 16th century, the VERMAAT name appeared in several records from the province of Friesland, particularly in the city of Leeuwarden. A merchant named Pieter Vermaat was listed as a member of the local guild of traders in 1543.
During the 17th century, the VERMAAT surname gained some prominence in the Netherlands. Jan Vermaat (1630-1692), a renowned Dutch painter known for his landscape and seascape paintings, was born in the city of Rotterdam. His works can be found in various art museums across Europe.
Another notable figure with the VERMAAT surname was Adriaan Vermaat (1657-1723), a Dutch mathematician and astronomer. He was born in the town of Brielle and is best known for his contributions to the study of comets and celestial mechanics.
In the 18th century, the VERMAAT name spread to other parts of Europe, particularly in Germany and Belgium. One notable bearer of the name was Johan Vermaat (1762-1830), a Belgian military officer who served in the armies of both the Dutch Republic and the French Empire during the Napoleonic Wars.
As the name VERMAAT continued to spread throughout the Netherlands and other parts of Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Vermatt, Vermaet, and Vermaet. However, the modern spelling of VERMAAT has remained the most common form of the name.
While the VERMAAT surname is not among the most prevalent surnames in the Netherlands today, it has a rich history dating back to the late medieval period and has been carried by notable figures in various fields, including art, science, and military service.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vermaat
Among Census respondents with the surname Vermaat, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.6%) and Black (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Vermaat bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 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.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
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 Vermaat surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.9% · 117
- Two or more races1.6% · 2
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino0.8% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vermaat
Vermaat appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#133,048
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 127
+6 bearers (+5.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,429 places
2020
#140,525
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
-5 bearers (-3.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,477 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #129,619 | 121 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #133,048 | 127 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.0%) | Down 3,429 places |
| 2020 | #140,525 | 122 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-3.9%) | Down 7,477 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Vermaat surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #133,048 | #140,525 | -5.6% |
| Count | 127 | 122 | -3.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 2.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vermaat bearers went from 127 to 122 (-3.9% change). The surname moved down 7,477 positions in the national ranking, going from #133,048 to #140,525.
FAQ
Vermaat surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vermaat?
Name Census estimates that about 140 living Americans carry the surname Vermaat. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,448,245 residents.
How common is Vermaat?
Vermaat ranks #140,525 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 122 people with the surname Vermaat. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (140), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Vermaat.
Has Vermaat become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vermaat went from 127 recorded bearers to 122. That is a decrease of 5 (-3.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #133,048 to #140,525.
What does the Census say about the background of Vermaat?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vermaat, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.6%) and Black (0.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Vermaat in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.9% (117 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vermaat appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.9%), Two or More Races (1.6%), Black (0.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Vermaat (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Vermaat mean?
A Dutch surname possibly derived from 'vermaner' meaning 'reminder' or 'exhorter'. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Vermaat (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Vermaat?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.