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

Voit, 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 Voit surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Voit in America

Voit is the 19885th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Voit surname appeared 1,351 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 Voit.

We can also compare 2010 data for Voit 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 Voit

The surname VOIT originated in Germany, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to derive from the German word "vogt," which referred to an overseer, reeve, or bailiff – an official responsible for managing and administering lands or estates. This occupational surname would have initially been bestowed upon individuals holding such positions.

The earliest recorded instances of the VOIT surname can be found in various regions of Germany, such as Bavaria and Saxony, dating back to the 13th and 14th centuries. Some of the earliest documented examples include Henricus Voyt, mentioned in records from Regensburg in 1285, and Cunradus Voyt, whose name appears in a document from Leipzig in 1324.

Variations in spelling were common in earlier times, and the VOIT surname has been recorded with different spellings, including Vogt, Voight, and Voyt. These variants likely arose from regional dialects and differences in pronunciation and writing conventions across different areas of Germany.

Historical records also reveal several notable individuals bearing the VOIT surname over the centuries. One such figure was Johann Georg Voit (1523-1598), a German Lutheran theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. Another notable bearer of the name was Georg Joseph Vogt (1719-1799), a German Catholic theologian and philosopher.

In the realm of literature, the surname VOIT is associated with Friedrich Vogt (1892-1975), a German writer and publisher who was awarded the Goethe Prize in 1941. Additionally, the name is linked to Karl Vogt (1817-1895), a German scientist, philosopher, and politician known for his contributions to the fields of geology and natural history.

Moving beyond Germany, the VOIT surname has also been found in other parts of Europe, including Austria, Switzerland, and the Netherlands, likely due to migration and population movements over the centuries. For instance, records from the 16th century mention Johann Voit, a merchant from Nuremberg, Germany, who settled in the city of Zürich, Switzerland.

Throughout its history, the VOIT surname has maintained a strong presence in Germany and has been associated with various professions, from administrative roles to religious leaders, writers, and scientists. Its origins as an occupational name reflect the rich tapestry of German heritage and the significance of administrative duties in medieval society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Voit

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

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

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