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

Vaughner, 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 Vaughner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vaughner in America

Vaughner is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vaughner surname appeared 116 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 Vaughner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vaughner 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 Vaughner

The surname Vaughner is believed to have originated in Germany, with its roots tracing back to the late medieval period. The name is derived from the German word "vogner," which translates to "cartwright" or "wagon-maker." This connection suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname were likely involved in the craft of constructing and repairing carts and wagons.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the Vaughner name appeared in various historical records and documents across certain regions of Germany. One notable mention can be found in the Rothenburger Bürgerbuch, a citizen registry from the city of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, where several Vaughner families were listed.

In the 15th century, the Vaughner name gained recognition through the works of Johannes Vaughner, a renowned German theologian and philosopher. Born in 1429 in Nuremberg, Johannes Vaughner made significant contributions to the intellectual discourse of his time, particularly in the areas of theology and ethics.

As the Vaughner surname spread across different regions, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Vaugner, Voughner, and Voghner. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and the preferences of individual scribes who recorded the name.

One notable bearer of the Vaughner name was Hans Vaughner, a prominent merchant and landowner from Augsburg, who lived during the late 15th and early 16th centuries. His business dealings and landholdings were well-documented in the city's archives, providing valuable insights into the economic and social status of the Vaughner family during that era.

In the 17th century, the Vaughner name found its way into the annals of religious history through the figure of Michael Vaughner, a Lutheran pastor and theologian. Born in 1612 in Halle, Michael Vaughner played a significant role in shaping the theological discourse of his time and left behind a substantial body of written works.

Another notable Vaughner was Johann Georg Vaughner, a respected architect and builder who lived in the 18th century. His architectural works, including several churches and public buildings, can still be found in various cities across Germany, serving as a testament to his skill and craftsmanship.

As the Vaughner surname continued to spread throughout Europe, it also made its way to other parts of the world through emigration. In the 19th century, several Vaughner families settled in various regions of the United States, contributing to the diversity of the name's geographical distribution.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vaughner

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

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

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