Explore the Family Name Pogge
The meaning of Pogge
North German: nickname from Low German pogge ‘frog’, alluding to similarities with physical characteristics of the animal. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Franz, Horst.
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How common is the last name Pogge in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pogge has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 81,100 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to 83,834, marking a decrease of 3.37%. Despite this, the number of individuals carrying the Pogge surname increased from 217 in 2000 to 224 in 2010, an increase of 3.23%. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained constant at 0.08 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,100 | #83,834 | -3.37% |
| Count | 217 | 224 | 3.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pogge
As for ethnic identity associated with the Pogge surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there was virtually no change between 2000 and 2010. In both years, a majority of those bearing the surname identified as White, making up 98.62% in 2000 and 98.21% in 2010. There were no recorded incidences of the Pogge surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, individuals of two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.62% | 98.21% | -0.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |