2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Vonkampen
A locational surname indicating origin from a place called Kampen.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Vonkampen. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vonkampen 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
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Vonkampen in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vonkampen, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vonkampen
The surname VONKAMPEN originates from the Netherlands, where it first appeared in the late 16th century. It is derived from the Dutch words "von" meaning "from" and "Kampen," a town in the province of Overijssel. The town of Kampen dates back to the 11th century and was a prominent member of the Hanseatic League, a powerful economic alliance of trading cities in Northern Europe.
VONKAMPEN was likely initially used to identify individuals who hailed from the town of Kampen. The earliest recorded instance of the name can be found in a registry of births in Kampen from 1598, where a child named Jan VONKAMPEN was listed. Other early spelling variations include VAN KAMPEN, VAN KAMPENE, and VAN KAMPENE.
In the 17th century, a notable bearer of the name was Pieter VONKAMPEN (1621-1688), a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his landscapes and cityscapes. His works can be found in several prestigious museums, including the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
Another historical figure with this surname was Jacob VONKAMPEN (1768-1829), a Dutch military officer who served in the Netherlands' struggle for independence against the French. He was a prominent figure in the Batavian Revolution and later held several high-ranking positions in the Dutch army.
During the 19th century, the VONKAMPEN surname spread beyond the Netherlands as Dutch emigrants settled in various parts of the world. One such individual was Gerrit VONKAMPEN (1828-1901), a Dutch immigrant to the United States who settled in Michigan and became a successful farmer and landowner.
In the 20th century, Dirk VONKAMPEN (1904-1987) was a Dutch architect who played a significant role in the reconstruction of Rotterdam after the city was heavily bombed during World War II. His designs helped shape the modern architectural landscape of the city.
Overall, the surname VONKAMPEN has a rich history rooted in the Netherlands, with its origins traceable to the town of Kampen. While the name has spread globally, it remains closely tied to its Dutch heritage and the notable individuals who have borne this surname throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vonkampen
Among Census respondents with the surname Vonkampen, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Vonkampen 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 Vonkampen surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.2% · 93
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.9% · 3
- Two or more races2.9% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vonkampen
Vonkampen 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
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-5 bearers (-4.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 15,865 places
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
+1 bearers (+1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 4,957 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #143,847 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | -5 bearers (-4.7%) | Down 15,865 places |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | +1 bearers (+1.0%) | Up 4,957 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 Vonkampen 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 | #159,712 | #154,755 | 3.1% |
| Count | 101 | 102 | 1.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 13.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vonkampen bearers went from 101 to 102 (+1.0% change). The surname moved up 4,957 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #154,755.
FAQ
Vonkampen surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vonkampen?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Vonkampen. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Vonkampen?
Vonkampen ranks #154,755 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 102 people with the surname Vonkampen. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Vonkampen.
Has Vonkampen become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vonkampen went from 101 recorded bearers to 102. That is an increase of 1 (+1.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Vonkampen?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vonkampen, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.9%). 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 Vonkampen in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.2% (93 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vonkampen appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.2%), Hispanic (2.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.9%). 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 Vonkampen (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 Vonkampen mean?
A locational surname indicating origin from a place called Kampen. 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 Vonkampen (0.03 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 have the last name Vonkampen?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the surname Vonkampen at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.