Explore the Family Name Vogen
The meaning of Vogen
Americanized form of Norwegian Vågen, a habitational name from any of numerous farmsteads so named, from the definite singular of våg ‘bay, fjord, inlet’ (see Voge). Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Bjorn.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vogen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vogen has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 68,360th most popular surname and had a count of 269 people with this name in the U.S., equating to approximately 0.1 people per 100k. However, by 2010, it had fallen to the 79,846th most popular surname with a decreased count of 238 people, a drop of 11.52%. This change also caused the proportion per 100k to fall by 20% to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,360 | #79,846 | -16.8% |
| Count | 269 | 238 | -11.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vogen
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Vogen, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly linked to the White community. In both 2000 and 2010, over 95% of people with this surname identified as White, actually increasing slightly from 95.91% to 96.64% over the decade. The Hispanic community also saw a small increase, from 2.23% in 2000 to 2.52% in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 13%. There were no recorded Vogens identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or as belonging to two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.91% | 96.64% | 0.76% |
| Hispanic | 2.23% | 2.52% | 13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |