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

Vollink, 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 Vollink surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vollink in America

Vollink is the 91981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vollink surname appeared 200 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 Vollink.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vollink 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 Vollink

The surname Vollink is of Dutch origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century in the Netherlands. It is believed to have originated as a locational surname, derived from a specific place or region within the Dutch provinces.

One theory suggests that the name Vollink is connected to the Dutch word "vol," meaning "full" or "complete," potentially indicating a place that was prosperous or fertile. Another possibility is that it stems from a combination of the Dutch words "vol" and "link," which could refer to a location along a river or waterway.

Early records from the Dutch archives mention individuals bearing the Vollink surname as far back as the late 1500s. Some of the earliest documented examples include Johannes Vollink, born in 1578 in Amsterdam, and Pieter Vollink, a merchant from Rotterdam in the early 1600s.

In the 17th century, the Vollink name can be found in various historical documents, such as land records and municipal registers. One notable mention is in the archives of the city of Leiden, where a Willem Vollink is recorded as a prominent citizen and landowner in the year 1642.

As the Dutch expanded their global influence through trade and colonization, the Vollink surname began to appear in other parts of the world. In the late 18th century, a Jacob Vollink was among the early Dutch settlers in South Africa, establishing a farm in the Western Cape region.

Over the centuries, several individuals with the Vollink surname have achieved recognition in various fields. For instance, Dirk Vollink (1738-1801) was a renowned Dutch painter known for his landscapes and portraiture. Johanna Vollink (1876-1942) was a pioneering Dutch feminist and educator who advocated for women's rights and education reform.

Other notable individuals include:

1. Petrus Vollink (1819-1893), a Dutch theologian and author who wrote extensively on religious topics.
2. Geertje Vollink (1892-1968), a Dutch athlete who competed in the 1920 Olympic Games in Antwerp, winning a bronze medal in the 4x100m relay.
3. Jan Vollink (1903-1987), a Dutch architect responsible for designing several iconic buildings in Amsterdam and Rotterdam.
4. Maarten Vollink (born 1958), a contemporary Dutch artist renowned for his abstract paintings and sculptures.
5. Eline Vollink (born 1988), a Dutch professional tennis player who has represented the Netherlands in international competitions.

While the Vollink surname may have originated in the Netherlands, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by Dutch emigrants and their descendants. The name continues to be prevalent in the Netherlands and other countries with significant Dutch populations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vollink

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

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

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