TheNameDBVerplanck
TopographicMeaning
Possibly derived from Dutch elements meaning 'far' or 'distant' combined with 'plank' or a similar term.
Etymology
Verplanck appears to be a Dutch surname combining 'ver-' (far, distant) with another element. The exact composition and meaning remain uncertain.
About the Verplanck Surname
A Dutch surname of uncertain but likely topographic origin. The name appears in Dutch records and was brought to America by Dutch settlers.
Distribution
Found primarily in the Netherlands and among Dutch immigrant communities in the United States.
Notable Bearers
Gulian Verplanck (American politician and scholar)