Explore the Family Name Verbeck
The meaning of Verbeck
Dutch: variant of Vanderbeek.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Verbeck in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Verbeck has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Verbeck ranked 26,035 out of all surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to 28,241—an overall change of -8.47%. During that same period, the count (or number of people with the surname) declined from 885 to 847, a -4.29% change. The proportion of people named Verbeck per 100k also decreased by -12.12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,035 | #28,241 | -8.47% |
| Count | 885 | 847 | -4.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.29 | -12.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Verbeck
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the surname Verbeck. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a notable increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, with the percentage rising from 2.82% to 3.78%. The census data also shows a small uptick in individuals reporting two or more ethnic identities, while the number of individuals identifying as White saw a slight decline from 94.69% in 2000 to 93.39% in 2010. Interestingly, the 2010 data also marked the first time individuals bearing the Verbeck surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, even though the percentages remain relatively low.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.69% | 93.39% | -1.37% |
| Hispanic | 2.82% | 3.78% | 34.04% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 1.53% | 12.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.71% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.59% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |