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

Vervynck, 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 Vervynck surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vervynck in America

Vervynck is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vervynck surname appeared 113 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 Vervynck.

The history of the last name Vervynck

The surname Vervynck originated in the Flanders region of modern-day Belgium and northern France. It is derived from the Dutch word "verf," meaning paint or dye, and "vinck," which means finch or a small bird. The name likely referred to an occupation, such as a painter or dyer of fabrics, or perhaps someone who lived near a place where small birds gathered.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vervynck can be found in a document from the city of Ghent, dated 1432, which mentions a merchant named Jan Vervynck. In the 16th century, there are records of a Vervynck family residing in the town of Kortrijk, near the French border.

In the late 17th century, a notable figure with the surname was Pieter Vervynck (1645-1712), a Flemish painter known for his still-life and genre paintings. His works can be found in various museums across Europe.

Another prominent individual was Jacobus Vervynck (1699-1776), a Flemish architect and sculptor who designed several churches and buildings in the Baroque style throughout the Low Countries.

During the 19th century, a member of the Vervynck family, Marie-Louise Vervynck (1823-1892), became a well-known writer and poet in Belgium. She published several collections of poetry and novels that explored themes of love, nature, and Flemish culture.

In more recent history, Jozef Vervynck (1903-1982) was a Belgian politician and member of the Christian People's Party. He served as a member of the Belgian Senate from 1949 to 1971.

While the name Vervynck is predominantly found in Belgium and the Netherlands, it has also spread to other parts of Europe and the world due to migration and historical events. However, it remains closely tied to its Flemish roots and the rich cultural heritage of the Low Countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vervynck

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

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 Vervynck 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.

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

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