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

Vogan, 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 Vogan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vogan in America

Vogan is the 22158th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vogan surname appeared 1,166 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 Vogan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vogan 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 Vogan

The surname Vogan is of English origin, with roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from an Old English word "fah," meaning "variegated" or "multi-colored," potentially referring to someone with a distinctive complexion or hair color. Alternatively, it may have stemmed from the Old Norse word "vagn," meaning "wagon," possibly indicating an occupation or association with transportation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Vogan surname is found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which documents a landowner named Godric Vogan in Somerset. This record suggests that the name was already established in England during the Norman conquest.

In the 13th century, there are references to individuals with the surname Vogan in various parts of England, including Hertfordshire and Oxfordshire. The name appeared in various spellings, such as Vogun, Voghan, and Vogon, reflecting the evolution of the English language over time.

Prominent individuals bearing the Vogan surname include Sir John Vogan (c. 1425-1490), a prominent English lawyer and judge who served as the Chief Justice of the Common Pleas during the reign of King Edward IV. Another notable figure was William Vogan (1560-1622), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Master of Magdalen College, Oxford.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Vogan surname was particularly prevalent in the county of Somerset, where it is believed to have originated. Several place names, such as Vogan's Hill and Vogan's Farm, can be found in this region, suggesting a strong historical connection between the surname and the local geography.

Other notable individuals with the Vogan surname include Joseph Vogan (1778-1854), an English Quaker and philanthropist known for his efforts in promoting education and social reform, and Sir Thomas Vogan (1840-1918), a British military officer who served in the Crimean War and later became the Governor of Bermuda.

Throughout its history, the Vogan surname has maintained a consistent presence in England, with various branches and individuals contributing to various fields, including law, academia, military service, and social activism.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vogan

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

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

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