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

Zevenbergen, 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 Zevenbergen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zevenbergen in America

Zevenbergen is the 69793rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zevenbergen surname appeared 281 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 Zevenbergen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zevenbergen 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 Zevenbergen

The surname Zevenbergen originates from the Netherlands, specifically from the North Brabant region. First appearing in the Middle Ages, the name Zevenbergen translates to "seven hills" in Dutch, derived from the Old Dutch words "zeven" meaning seven and "bergen" meaning hills or mountains. This toponymic surname likely referred to someone living near or from a place characterized by seven hills or mounds.

Historical references to the surname can be found in various records. One of the earliest mentions is documented in the late 13th century. Manuscripts and land deeds from this period reference individuals with the name Zevenbergen in the context of land ownership and local dealings.

In the town of Zevenbergen, which bears the same name, numerous early inhabitants were likely the namesake of the village itself. The earliest known person with the surname, Jan van Zevenbergen, appeared in records around 1325. His family had significant ties to the region and were involved in local governance and trade.

The name has seen various older spellings over time, including Sevenbergen and Zevenberghen. These variations can be found in historical tax records and parish registers. Notably, the Zevenbergen family is linked to the development of agricultural practices in the 15th century within North Brabant, citing Gerrit van Zevenbergen, born in 1410, as a prominent figure in farming advancements.

Another notable figure is Willem Zevenbergen, a 16th-century merchant born in 1542, who was known for his trade activities across the Low Countries and into Germany. His name appears in several mercantile documents and ledgers detailing commerce routes and trade goods.

By the 17th century, the surname spread beyond the North Brabant region, partly due to the Dutch Golden Age's economic expansion. Cornelius Zevenbergen, born in 1611, became an influential cartographer known for his detailed maps of Dutch territories and colonies, including records of his work in the Dutch East India Company archives.

The Zevenbergen surname also made an appearance in ecclesiastical records. Petrus Zevenbergen, a clergyman born in 1675, served in various parishes in the southern Netherlands and is noted for his theological writings and contributions to local religious communities.

Throughout history, the Zevenbergen name has remained closely tied to its geographical roots in the Netherlands, with individuals bearing the surname often playing significant roles in local governance, trade, agriculture, and religious life. The legacy of the name is preserved through historical documents, maps, and records that reflect its influence and presence in Dutch history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zevenbergen

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

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

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