Explore the Family Name Vogelsberg
The meaning of Vogelsberg
German: habitational name from any of various places called Vogelsberg, for example in Thuringia, or Vögelsberg in Tyrol, Austria. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Vogelsberg in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vogelsberg saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname improved from 60,557th position in 2000 to 56,972nd position in 2010, indicating a change of approximately 5.92%. Additionally, the count of individuals bearing the Vogelsberg surname increased by 15.11% from 311 in 2000 to 358 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,557 | #56,972 | 5.92% |
| Count | 311 | 358 | 15.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vogelsberg
Looking at the ethnic identity of individuals with the Vogelsberg surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, about 97% of those bearing the surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease of 0.23% over the decade. There were no recorded instances of Vogelsbergs identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.43% | 97.21% | -0.23% |
| 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% |