2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Vogelmann
A German occupational surname meaning "bird man" or "bird keeper".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Vogelmann. That puts it at #155,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,954,779 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vogelmann surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
116
1 in 2,954,779
Census rank
#155,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
101
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 101 bearers of the surname Vogelmann in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vogelmann, the largest self-reported group is White at 78.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (11.9%) and Hispanic (7.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vogelmann
The surname Vogelmann has its origins in Germany, where it first emerged in the 13th century. The name is derived from the German words "Vogel," meaning bird, and "mann," meaning man, literally translating to "bird man." It is believed that the name was initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who had a particular interest or affinity with birds, or possibly to someone who worked with birds in some capacity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Vogelmann can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis, a collection of historical documents from the Margraviate of Brandenburg, dated around the year 1300. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Vogelman" and "Voghelman," reflecting the linguistic variations of the time.
In the 15th century, a prominent figure bearing the name Vogelmann was Johannes Vogelmann (c. 1420-1490), a German scholar and theologian from Nuremberg. He was known for his contributions to the study of canon law and his writings on ecclesiastical matters.
Another notable individual was Hans Vogelmann (1545-1614), a German painter and engraver from Nuremberg. His works, which included portraits and religious scenes, were highly regarded during the Renaissance period.
In the 17th century, the Vogelmann family established themselves as successful merchants and traders in the Free Imperial City of Frankfurt. One member of this family, Johann Vogelmann (1617-1692), served as a city councilor and was instrumental in establishing trade relations with other European cities.
Moving into the 18th century, Johann Christoph Vogelmann (1725-1788) was a German composer and organist from Saxony. He composed numerous works for the church and is remembered for his contributions to the development of sacred music during the Baroque era.
Another prominent figure was Friedrich Vogelmann (1786-1855), a German mathematician and astronomer from Saxony. He made significant contributions to the fields of celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary orbits, and his work was widely recognized by the scientific community of his time.
The surname Vogelmann continues to be found throughout Germany and other German-speaking regions, reflecting its long-standing presence and historical roots in this part of Europe.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vogelmann
Among Census respondents with the surname Vogelmann, the largest self-reported group is White at 78.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (11.9%) and Hispanic (7.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Vogelmann bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Vogelmann surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White78.2% · 79
- Two or more races11.9% · 12
- Hispanic or Latino7.9% · 8
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.0% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vogelmann
Vogelmann appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+8 bearers (+7.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,373 places
2020
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-13 bearers (-11.4%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 10,050 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #143,847 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.5%) | Down 1,373 places |
| 2020 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | -13 bearers (-11.4%) | Down 10,050 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Vogelmann surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #145,220 | #155,270 | -6.9% |
| Count | 114 | 101 | -11.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -15.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vogelmann bearers went from 114 to 101 (-11.4% change). The surname moved down 10,050 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #155,270.
FAQ
Vogelmann surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vogelmann?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Vogelmann. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Vogelmann?
Vogelmann ranks #155,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 101 people with the surname Vogelmann. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (116), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Vogelmann.
Has Vogelmann become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vogelmann went from 114 recorded bearers to 101. That is a decrease of 13 (-11.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #145,220 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Vogelmann?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vogelmann, the largest self-reported group is White at 78.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (11.9%) and Hispanic (7.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Vogelmann in the 2020 Census, accounting for 78.2% (79 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vogelmann appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (78.2%), Two or More Races (11.9%), Hispanic (7.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Vogelmann (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Vogelmann mean?
A German occupational surname meaning "bird man" or "bird keeper". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Vogelmann (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Vogelmann?
If you just want to know how many people have the last name Vogelmann, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.