Find out how popular the last name Vagedes is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Vagedes.

Vagedes, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Vagedes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vagedes in America

Vagedes is the 89069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vagedes surname appeared 208 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Vagedes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vagedes to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Vagedes

The surname "VAGEDES" is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the Middle Ages. This name is believed to have originated in the region of Westphalia, located in present-day North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the Codex Traditionum Westphalicarum, a 12th-century manuscript that compiled records of land transactions and property ownership in Westphalia. The name appears to be derived from the Old German word "vag," which means "moving" or "wandering," combined with the suffix "-edes," indicating a place of origin or residence.

During the 13th century, the surname VAGEDES was associated with the village of Vagehede, located near the town of Lippstadt in Westphalia. This place name likely evolved from the Old German word "vag" and the word "hede," meaning "heath" or "heathland," suggesting that the original bearers of this surname may have resided in or near a heathland area.

One notable individual with the surname VAGEDES was Johann Vagedes, a 16th-century German theologian and writer who was born in Lippstadt in 1537. He authored several works on religious subjects and served as a pastor in various locations throughout Germany.

In the 17th century, the VAGEDES name appeared in records from the city of Cologne, where a family of that surname was involved in the textile trade. A prominent member of this family was Peter VAGEDES, a successful merchant who lived from 1625 to 1692.

Another historical figure bearing the VAGEDES surname was Friedrich Wilhelm VAGEDES, a German military officer who served in the Prussian army during the Napoleonic Wars. Born in 1780, he fought in several major battles and was awarded the prestigious Pour le Mérite order for his bravery.

In the 19th century, the VAGEDES name was found in various regions of Germany, including Westphalia, Saxony, and Bavaria. One notable individual from this era was Johann Georg VAGEDES, a German artist and engraver who was born in Lippstadt in 1810 and gained recognition for his intricate copper engravings depicting landscapes and architectural scenes.

While the surname VAGEDES may have evolved over time and spread to different parts of Germany, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in the region of Westphalia, where it was likely associated with a specific location or geographical feature related to the meaning of the Old German word "vag."

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vagedes

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Vagedes.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Vagedes was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Vagedes has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Vagedes was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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