Explore the Family Name Vegter
The meaning of Vegter
Dutch: occupational name meaning ‘fighter’, denoting a professional champion or duelist, someone who fought duels for legal purposes, or one who fought for entertainment at fairs. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Marten, Cornelus.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vegter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vegter saw a decrease in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 60,706 in terms of commonality but dropped to rank 74,375 by 2010, indicating a 22.52% decrease. The total count for this surname also decreased from 310 in 2000 to 260 in 2010, representing a 16.13% decline. Furthermore, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people reduced from 0.11 to 0.09, marking an 18.18% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,706 | #74,375 | -22.52% |
| Count | 310 | 260 | -16.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vegter
In terms of ethnicity, data gathered from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that individuals with the surname Vegter predominantly identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The percentage of those identifying as White slightly decreased from 98.71% in 2000 to 98.08% in 2010, experiencing a mild reduction of 0.64%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.71% | 98.08% | -0.64% |
| 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% |