Explore the Family Name Zogg
The meaning of Zogg
Swiss German: probably a nickname for a crude or violent man, from Middle High German zoche ‘cudgel’. Some characteristic forenames: German Leonhard, Wilfried, Willi.
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How common is the last name Zogg in the United States?
The surname Zogg, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw a minor decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Zogg was ranked as the 43,955th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 46,647th position, marking a popularity drop of 6.12%. Additionally, there was a slight decline in the number of people with this surname from 462 to 456, which is a 1.3% change. The proportion of individuals identified with this surname per 100k also fell by 11.76% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,955 | #46,647 | -6.12% |
| Count | 462 | 456 | -1.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zogg
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Zogg, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it's predominantly linked with White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, no recorded instances of this surname were noted among Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups. The percentage of individuals with the Zogg surname who identified as White increased slightly by 1.31% from 95.24% to 96.49% between 2000 and 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of Hispanic individuals with this surname decreased by 10.26%, from 1.95% in 2000 to 1.75% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.24% | 96.49% | 1.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 1.75% | -10.26% |
| 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% |