Explore the Family Name Voogd
The meaning of Voogd
Dutch: occupational name for a bailiff, farm manager, or other personal with supervisory authority, Middle High German voget, Late Latin vocatus, from Latin advocatus, past participle of advocare ‘to call up (to help)’. Compare German Vogt. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Maarten, Gerrit. Scandinavian Erik. German Hertha.
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How common is the last name Voogd in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Voogd" has seen a slight decrease in its popularity ranking from 80,216 in 2000 to 85,049 in 2010, representing a drop of 6.02%. However, the count of individuals with the surname remained constant at 220 during both census periods. The proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 12.5%, moving from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,216 | #85,049 | -6.02% |
| Count | 220 | 220 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Voogd
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Voogd surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase of 0.47% in 2010 bringing the total to 95.45%. In 2000, 2.73% of individuals with the Voogd surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, but this figure dropped to zero in 2010. Over the two census periods, no individuals with this surname identified as belonging to two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95% | 95.45% | 0.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.73% | 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% |