Explore the Family Name Fogt
The meaning of Fogt
1. Danish: occupational name from Danish foged ‘bailiff’. 2. Polish: altered form of German Vogt, which is a cognate of the Danish name. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Anders, Arlis, Arlys, Niels.
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How common is the last name Fogt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fogt experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 30,614, sliding to 31,329 by 2010, reflecting a 2.34% drop. However, this didn't necessarily mean fewer Fogts; the count actually rose from 719 to 740, an increase of 2.92%. Yet, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a 7.41% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,614 | #31,329 | -2.34% |
| Count | 719 | 740 | 2.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fogt
When considering ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals bearing the name Fogt identified as White, although there was a minor decrease in this group from 98.05% in 2000 to 97.43% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic dropped from 0.70% in 2000 to zero by 2010. Meanwhile, those indicating they belonged to two or more races emerged in 2010 at 1.89%, which was not represented in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.05% | 97.43% | -0.63% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.89% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.7% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |