Explore the Family Name Voges
The meaning of Voges
1. North German: possibly a patronymic from Vogt. 2. South German: from Middle High German vogesser, a metonymic occupational name from voche(n)ze (from Late Latin focatia ‘kind of cake, white bread’) for a pastry cook or confectioner. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerd, Otto, Hans, Johann.
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How common is the last name Voges in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, data shows a slight decrease in the popularity of the surname Voges from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Voges ranked as the 21,510th most popular surname with 1,132 recorded instances. However, by 2010, it fell in rank to 23,804 and the count dropped to 1,062. This represents a rank change of -10.66% and a count reduction of -6.18%. The proportion of individuals bearing this surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 14.29%, marking a shift from 0.42 in 2000 to 0.36 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,510 | #23,804 | -10.66% |
| Count | 1,132 | 1,062 | -6.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.36 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Voges
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Voges, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates marginal changes between 2000 and 2010. Predominantly, individuals with the Voges surname identified as White, with percentages remaining relatively stable over the decade (95.49% in 2000 compared to 95.67% in 2010). Notably, there were increases in those identifying as Hispanic (from 1.50% to 2.07%) and those reporting two or more ethnicities (from 0.80% to 1.32%). Interestingly, in 2010, some Voges individuals identified for the first time as Asian/Pacific Islander (0.47%), while none identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.49% | 95.67% | 0.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 2.07% | 38% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 1.32% | 65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.47% | 0% |
| Black | 2.03% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |