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

Vogelsong, 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 Vogelsong surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vogelsong in America

Vogelsong is the 55255th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vogelsong surname appeared 372 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 Vogelsong.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vogelsong 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 Vogelsong

The surname Vogelsong is of German origin and dates back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the German words "Vogel," meaning bird, and "Sang," meaning song. The name likely originated as a descriptive surname, referring to an individual who had a melodious voice likened to the song of a bird.

Vogelsong is a relatively uncommon surname, but it can be found in various regions of Germany, particularly in the southern and western parts of the country. Records from the 14th and 15th centuries mention individuals bearing this name, although many of these early records are fragmentary.

One of the earliest known references to the name Vogelsong is found in a document from the city of Nuremberg, dated 1437. This document mentions a certain Hans Vogelsong, who was a merchant and citizen of the city. Unfortunately, no further details about this individual are available.

Another notable figure bearing the name Vogelsong was Johann Vogelsong, a Protestant theologian who lived in the late 16th century. He was born in Heidelberg in 1555 and became a prominent figure in the Reformed Church, contributing to theological debates of his time.

In the 17th century, a prominent family with the surname Vogelsong resided in the town of Alsfeld, located in the modern-day state of Hesse, Germany. This family produced several notable individuals, including Johann Friedrich Vogelsong (1634-1698), who served as a town councilor and mayor of Alsfeld.

Moving forward to the 18th century, we find a record of a Johann Georg Vogelsong (1725-1799), who was a German composer and organist. He was born in Hesse and spent much of his career working in various churches and courts across Germany.

In the 19th century, one of the most notable individuals with the surname Vogelsong was Carl Christian Vogelsong (1808-1888), a German landscape painter known for his depictions of the Black Forest region. His works are highly regarded and can be found in various art museums and collections across Europe.

While the surname Vogelsong is relatively uncommon, it has a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, theologians, composers, and artists. The name's connection to the German language and its descriptive nature have contributed to its enduring presence throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vogelsong

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

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

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