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

Voegeli, 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 Voegeli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Voegeli in America

Voegeli is the 34032nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Voegeli surname appeared 668 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 Voegeli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Voegeli 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 Voegeli

The surname VOEGELI originated in Switzerland, specifically in the German-speaking regions of Switzerland. Its roots can be traced back to the 16th century and earlier. The name is derived from the German word "Vogt," which means "bailiff" or "steward." The "li" suffix indicates a diminutive form, suggesting that the name may have referred to someone employed in a minor administrative or managerial capacity.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VOEGELI appears in the "Burgerbuch" (citizen book) of the city of Basel, dated 1523. This document lists a certain Hans Voegeli among the registered citizens of the time. The name is also found in various church records and legal documents from the 16th and 17th centuries in the cantons of Basel, Bern, and Zurich.

In the early 18th century, a notable figure named Johann Rudolf Voegeli (1692-1766) gained prominence as a respected theologian and author in Zurich. His works, including "Institutiones Theologicae" (Theological Institutions), were widely read and influential in their time.

Another individual of historical significance was Johann Jakob Voegeli (1768-1844), a Swiss painter and engraver from Zurich. He is best known for his landscapes and portraits, and his works are held in numerous art collections across Switzerland.

During the 19th century, the name VOEGELI appears in connection with several notable Swiss families involved in various professions and industries. For instance, Johann Konrad Voegeli (1806-1878) was a prominent Swiss businessman and industrialist who played a significant role in the development of the Swiss textile industry.

In the realm of academia, the name VOEGELI is associated with Walter Andreas Voegeli (1898-1967), a Swiss economist and professor at the University of Zurich. His contributions to the field of economics and his advocacy for free market principles earned him recognition both in Switzerland and internationally.

Throughout its history, the surname VOEGELI has maintained a strong presence in Switzerland, particularly in the German-speaking regions. While it may have experienced some variations in spelling over time, its origins can be traced back to the administrative and managerial roles held by those who bore this name in the past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Voegeli

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

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

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