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

Vaugh, 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 Vaugh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vaugh in America

Vaugh is the 49636th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vaugh surname appeared 423 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 Vaugh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vaugh 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 Vaugh

The surname Vaugh is of English origin, derived from the Old French word "vaux" meaning "valleys" or "marshes." It is believed to have originated in the 12th century as a toponymic name, referring to someone who lived near a valley or marsh.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Vaugh can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "de Vaux." This entry suggests that the name was initially used as a locative surname, referring to a person from a specific place called Vaux.

During the Middle Ages, the surname Vaugh underwent various spelling variations, such as Vaus, Vause, Vaus, and Vauze. These variations were common due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions at the time.

One notable historical figure bearing the name Vaugh was Sir Nicholas de Vaux (c. 1460-1523), an English soldier and courtier who served under King Henry VIII. He played a significant role in the Battle of the Spurs in 1513 and was later appointed as the Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard.

Another prominent individual with the surname Vaugh was Sir Thomas Vaux (c. 1510-1556), an English poet and courtier during the Tudor era. He is best known for his contribution to the famous Paradyse of Daynty Devises, a collection of poetry published in 1576.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various records, such as the marriage of John Vaugh to Elizabeth Browne in 1634 in Oxfordshire. Additionally, the baptismal record of Thomas Vaugh in 1692 in Warwickshire can be found.

The surname Vaugh is also associated with several place names in England, such as Vaux-sur-Aure in Normandy, from where the name is believed to have originated. The placename Vaux-le-Vicomte in Calvados, France, may also be related to the surname's origin.

Other notable individuals with the surname Vaugh include William Vaugh (1577-1622), an English clergyman and author, and Sir Henry Vaugh (1768-1839), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars.

Overall, the surname Vaugh has a rich history that can be traced back to the Norman Conquest of England, with its origins rooted in the Old French language and the geographical features of valleys and marshes.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vaugh

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

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 Vaugh 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 Vaugh 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 Vaugh was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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