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

Verwey, 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 Verwey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Verwey in America

Verwey is the 53204th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Verwey surname appeared 389 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 Verwey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Verwey 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 Verwey

The surname "Verwey" is of Dutch origin, with its roots tracing back to the Netherlands in the late Middle Ages. This name is believed to derive from the Dutch words "ver" (far) and "weg" (way), suggesting a possible connection to someone who traveled or lived far away.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Dutch province of Friesland, where it was documented as "Ferwey" in the 16th century. This spelling variation likely emerged due to regional dialects and pronunciation differences at the time.

A notable historical figure bearing this surname was Jan Verwey (1499-1572), a Dutch theologian and author who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation in the Low Countries. His writings and sermons had a profound impact on the religious landscape of the region during that period.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in various Dutch records, including the baptismal registers of Amsterdam, where the spelling "Verwey" became more prevalent. One such entry from 1632 mentions the birth of Pieter Verwey, son of a merchant in the city.

The surname also found its way into the literary world with Albert Verwey (1865-1937), a renowned Dutch poet and critic who was a prominent figure in the Tachtigers movement, a group of influential Dutch writers and artists in the late 19th century.

Another notable individual with this surname was Hendrik Verwey (1900-1963), a South African botanist and taxonomist who made significant contributions to the study of the flora of Southern Africa. His extensive research and publications on the region's plant life were widely recognized.

In more recent times, the name Verwey has been carried by Gerrit Verwey (1929-2021), a Dutch mathematician and computer scientist who made groundbreaking contributions to the field of programming languages and compiler design.

While the surname Verwey may not have been recorded in major historical manuscripts like the Domesday Book, its Dutch origins and presence throughout various periods of history underscore its significance and enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Verwey

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

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

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