Explore the Family Name Vagts
The meaning of Vagts
German: variant of Vogts. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Manfred.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vagts in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Vagts has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Vagts ranked 55,732 in popularity and increased to a ranking of 53,419 by 2010. This represents a change of 4.15%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 344 in 2000 to 387 in 2010, reflecting a 12.5% growth within the decade. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,732 | #53,419 | 4.15% |
| Count | 344 | 387 | 12.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vagts
Looking at the ethnicity associated with the surname Vagts, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were noticeable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals identifying as White increased slightly from 94.48% in 2000 to 95.87% in 2010. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased significantly from 2.33% to 1.29%. Individuals identifying as Hispanic dropped to 0% in 2010 from 2.03% in 2000. The category of Two or More Races was introduced in 2010, accounting for 1.55% of individuals with this surname. There were no recorded individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.48% | 95.87% | 1.47% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.33% | 1.29% | -44.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |