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

Vought, 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 Vought surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vought in America

Vought is the 19498th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vought surname appeared 1,385 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 Vought.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vought 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 Vought

The surname Vought has its origins in the German language and can be traced back to the Middle Ages, specifically to the regions of present-day Germany and the Netherlands. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "vogt," which referred to a steward, bailiff, or local official who was responsible for managing the affairs of a landowner or nobleman.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vought can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval manuscripts and charters dating back to the 11th century. In this document, a person named "Volkwardus de Vogteshusen" is mentioned, which is likely an early spelling variation of the surname.

During the 13th century, the name Vought appeared in various records and documents across German-speaking regions. For instance, a certain "Heinrich Vogt" was recorded as a landowner in the town of Bamberg in the year 1257. Additionally, the surname is associated with several place names, such as Vogtland, a region in eastern Germany, and Vogtareuth, a town in Bavaria.

One notable individual bearing the surname Vought was Johann Vought (1557-1622), a German theologian and professor at the University of Wittenberg. He was a prominent figure during the Protestant Reformation and authored several works on theological subjects.

Another historical figure was Hans Vought (1630-1698), a Dutch artist known for his landscape paintings and etchings. He was a member of the renowned Haarlem School of Dutch Golden Age painting and is remembered for his detailed depictions of Dutch countryside scenes.

In the 18th century, Johann Michael Vought (1712-1788) was a German composer and organist, who served as the court organist for the Prince-Bishopric of Würzburg. His compositions, particularly his organ works, were highly regarded and influential during his time.

The Vought family also had a presence in the United States, with one of the earliest known members being Johannes Vought (1709-1785), a German immigrant who settled in Pennsylvania in the mid-18th century. His descendants played a role in the American Revolutionary War, with several family members serving in the Continental Army.

Another notable American with the surname Vought was Chance M. Vought (1890-1930), an aviation pioneer and founder of the Vought Aircraft Company. His company played a crucial role in the development of military aircraft during World War II, producing iconic planes such as the F4U Corsair fighter.

Throughout history, the surname Vought has been associated with various professions, including officials, landowners, artists, musicians, and entrepreneurs, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vought

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

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

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