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

Vosberg, 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 Vosberg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vosberg in America

Vosberg is the 34574th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vosberg surname appeared 654 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 Vosberg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vosberg 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 Vosberg

The surname Vosberg originated in Germany, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Old German words "vos" meaning "fox" and "berg" meaning "mountain" or "hill." This suggests that the name may have originated from a place name referring to a location where foxes were found in abundance, perhaps a hilly or mountainous region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Vosberg name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from the region of Saxony, dating back to the 11th century. This suggests that the name was already established in the area during that time period.

In the 13th century, a nobleman named Rudolf von Vosberg was mentioned in various chronicles as a member of the imperial court of the Holy Roman Empire. His name appears in records related to land disputes and legal proceedings, indicating the prominence of the Vosberg family during that era.

During the Renaissance period, a notable scholar and humanist named Johannes Vosberg (1456-1522) gained recognition for his contributions to the field of education and his work as a tutor to noble families. He was highly regarded for his expertise in classical literature and his efforts to promote humanistic ideals.

In the 17th century, a military commander named Heinrich von Vosberg (1593-1664) rose to prominence for his service in the Thirty Years' War. He was a respected leader known for his strategic tactics and bravery on the battlefield.

Another individual of note was Katharina Vosberg (1718-1792), a renowned author and poet who gained popularity for her works exploring themes of love, nature, and the human condition. Her poetry collections were widely read and celebrated during her lifetime.

As the name spread throughout various regions of Germany, it also underwent slight variations in spelling, such as Vossberg, Vosburg, or Fosberg. However, the core elements of the name remained consistent, reflecting its origins and connection to the landscapes and history of the German territories.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vosberg

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

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

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