Explore the Family Name Voge
The meaning of Voge
1. North German: from Middle Low German voge ‘skillful’ or ‘small’, a nickname from either sense. 2. Americanized form of Norwegian Våge: habitational name from any of thirty or more farmsteads so named, from Old Norse vágr ‘bay, fjord, inlet’. Compare Waage. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Gerhardt, Hans, Kurt, Wilfried.
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How common is the last name Voge in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Voge saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 34,459th most popular in the United States, but dropped to the 36,337th spot by 2010, marking a 5.45% decline. The total count of people with the surname also decreased from 622 to 616 during this period, representing a less than 1% drop. It's worth noting that the proportion of individuals with the Voge surname per 100,000 population also dwindled from 0.23 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,459 | #36,337 | -5.45% |
| Count | 622 | 616 | -0.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Voge
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates a slight shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Voge between 2000 and 2010. There was a significant increase in the number of Voges identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.73% in 2000 to 4.71% in 2010 — a dramatic 72.53% change. Meanwhile, those self-identifying as White fell from 96.3% to 93.83%. Interestingly, there was a slight increase, of 1.25%, in individuals claiming two or more races within the same time frame. The census reported no Voge individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 93.83% | -2.56% |
| Hispanic | 2.73% | 4.71% | 72.53% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 0.81% | 1.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |