2000
#83,618
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 209
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.08
Very Rare Last name
Verschueren
A Dutch surname derived from the verb "verschuren" meaning "to enclose".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 258 Americans carry the last name Verschueren. That puts it at #88,580 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.08 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,328,505 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Verschueren 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
258
1 in 1,328,505
Census rank
#88,580
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
225
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 225 bearers of the surname Verschueren in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.08 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 88580th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Verschueren, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.0%) and Hispanic (3.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Verschueren
The surname VERSCHUEREN has its origins in Belgium, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Dutch word "verschuren," which means "to shelter" or "to protect." The name likely referred to someone who lived near a shelter or a fortified structure, or someone whose occupation was related to providing shelter or protection.
The earliest recorded instances of the VERSCHUEREN surname can be traced back to the 13th century in the regions of Flanders and Brabant in present-day Belgium. These regions were known for their flourishing textile industries and thriving urban centers during the Middle Ages, which may have contributed to the development and spread of the name.
One of the earliest known individuals bearing the VERSCHUEREN surname was Jan VERSCHUEREN, a merchant from Ghent who was mentioned in a trade document from the year 1285. Another notable figure was Pieter VERSCHUEREN, a skilled weaver from Leuven, who was recorded in guild records in 1347.
In the 15th century, the VERSCHUEREN name appeared in various municipal records and tax rolls in cities such as Antwerp and Brussels. This suggests that the family had established itself as a respected and influential lineage within the urban centers of the Low Countries.
During the 16th century, the VERSCHUEREN name gained prominence with the birth of Adriaan VERSCHUEREN (1522-1589), a renowned Flemish painter who was part of the Renaissance movement in the Netherlands. His works, primarily religious paintings and portraits, can still be found in various museums and churches across Europe.
Another notable figure was Cornelis VERSCHUEREN (1592-1653), a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his landscapes and genre scenes. He was a member of the Haarlem Guild of St. Luke and his works are displayed in prestigious collections, including the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
In the 18th century, the VERSCHUEREN family produced several notable figures in the fields of science and academia. One such individual was Jan Baptist VERSCHUEREN (1736-1807), a Flemish mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics.
Throughout history, the VERSCHUEREN surname has been associated with individuals from various professions and backgrounds, reflecting the diverse and rich cultural heritage of Belgium and the Low Countries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Verschueren
Among Census respondents with the surname Verschueren, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.0%) and Hispanic (3.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Verschueren 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 Verschueren surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.8% · 202
- Two or more races4.0% · 9
- Hispanic or Latino3.6% · 8
- Black or African American1.3% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Verschueren
Verschueren 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
#85,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 220
+11 bearers (+5.3%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Down 1,431 places
2020
#88,580
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 225
+5 bearers (+2.3%)
Per 100,000 0.08
Rank movement Down 3,531 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #83,618 | 209 | 0.08 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #85,049 | 220 | 0.07 | +11 bearers (+5.3%) | Down 1,431 places |
| 2020 | #88,580 | 225 | 0.08 | +5 bearers (+2.3%) | Down 3,531 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 Verschueren 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 | #85,049 | #88,580 | -4.2% |
| Count | 220 | 225 | 2.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.07 | 0.08 | 7.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Verschueren bearers went from 220 to 225 (+2.3% change). The surname moved down 3,531 positions in the national ranking, going from #85,049 to #88,580.
FAQ
Verschueren surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Verschueren?
Name Census estimates that about 258 living Americans carry the surname Verschueren. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,328,505 residents.
How common is Verschueren?
Verschueren ranks #88,580 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.08 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 225 people with the surname Verschueren. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (258), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.08 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.08 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 Verschueren.
Has Verschueren become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Verschueren went from 220 recorded bearers to 225. That is an increase of 5 (+2.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #85,049 to #88,580.
What does the Census say about the background of Verschueren?
Among Census respondents with the surname Verschueren, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.0%) and Hispanic (3.6%). 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 Verschueren in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.8% (202 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Verschueren appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.8%), Two or More Races (4.0%), Hispanic (3.6%). 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 Verschueren (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 Verschueren mean?
A Dutch surname derived from the verb "verschuren" meaning "to enclose". 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 Verschueren (0.08 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 people share the surname Verschueren?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.