Explore the Family Name Vogus
The meaning of Vogus
Perhaps an altered form of German Voges.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vogus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vogus has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Vogus was ranked 75,938 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had fallen to rank 80,926—a change of -6.57%. The actual count of people with this surname also showed a minimal dip from 236 in 2000 to 234 in 2010, which is a -0.85% change. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k people also decreased by -11.11%, shifting from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,938 | #80,926 | -6.57% |
| Count | 236 | 234 | -0.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vogus
With respect to ethnicity, the Vogus surname was largely associated with those identifying as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 96.19% of those bearing the Vogus name identified as White, and this percentage increased slightly to 97.44% in 2010. There were no reported changes in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.19% | 97.44% | 1.3% |
| 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% |