Explore the Family Name Vogelsong
The meaning of Vogelsong
Americanized form of German Vogelsang.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vogelsong in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vogelsong ranked 50,903rd in popularity in the year 2000 and dropped to 55,255th by 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 8.55 percent. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 385 to 372 during the same period, indicating a reduction of about 3.38 percent. Consequently, the proportion of Vogelsongs per 100,000 people slightly decreased from 0.14 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,903 | #55,255 | -8.55% |
| Count | 385 | 372 | -3.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vogelsong
On the subject of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the surname Vogelsong identified as White, with percentages of 97.14 in 2000 and 96.24 in 2010. The significant change was noted in the category of "Two or More Races," which saw an increase from 1.56 percent in 2000 to 2.15 percent in 2010, evidencing a growth of nearly 37.82 percent. For categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, the percentages remained steady at zero, suggesting no individuals in these groups bore the Vogelsong surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.14% | 96.24% | -0.93% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 2.15% | 37.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |