2000
#131,366
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Woggon
A surname derived from a German name meaning "wooded hill" or "forest".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Woggon. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Woggon 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
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Woggon in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Woggon, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Black (1.9%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Woggon
The surname Woggon is of German origin, hailing from the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have emerged sometime around the 13th or 14th century, though its precise roots remain somewhat obscure. Some scholars trace its origins to the Old German word "wogge," which referred to a type of wooden wagon or cart, suggesting that the name may have originally denoted individuals involved in the transportation or construction of such vehicles.
One of the earliest documented references to the name Woggon can be found in the records of the town of Lübeck, dating back to the late 15th century. These records mention a certain Hansken Woggon, a merchant and landowner who played a prominent role in the local economy. Another notable early bearer of the name was Jürgen Woggon, a skilled blacksmith who lived in the town of Rostock during the early 16th century.
As the centuries passed, the Woggon name spread across various regions of northern Germany, with pockets of families bearing this surname emerging in cities like Hamburg, Bremen, and Kiel. In the 17th century, a notable figure named Johann Woggon (1592-1658) gained recognition as a respected theologian and author, publishing several influential works on religious philosophy.
The 18th century saw the rise of Gottfried Woggon (1714-1789), a renowned composer and organist who served at the court of Frederick the Great in Prussia. His compositions, particularly his organ works, were widely celebrated and contributed to the cultural richness of the era.
In more recent times, the name Woggon has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including academics, artists, and public figures. One such individual was Inge Woggon (1920-2005), a German actress and theater director who made significant contributions to the post-war German theater scene.
While the Woggon surname may not be among the most common in Germany today, its historical roots and the accomplishments of its bearers have left an indelible mark on the cultural tapestry of the region. From merchants and artisans to scholars and artists, the Woggon name has been associated with a diverse range of endeavors, reflecting the rich tapestry of German heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Woggon
Among Census respondents with the surname Woggon, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Black (1.9%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Woggon 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 Woggon surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.4% · 101
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Woggon
Woggon 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
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-8 bearers (-6.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16,981 places
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-4 bearers (-3.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,292 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #131,366 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-6.7%) | Down 16,981 places |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.6%) | Down 3,292 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 Woggon 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 | #148,347 | #151,639 | -2.2% |
| Count | 111 | 107 | -3.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Woggon bearers went from 111 to 107 (-3.6% change). The surname moved down 3,292 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #151,639.
FAQ
Woggon surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Woggon?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Woggon. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Woggon?
Woggon ranks #151,639 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 107 people with the surname Woggon. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Woggon.
Has Woggon become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Woggon went from 111 recorded bearers to 107. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #148,347 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Woggon?
Among Census respondents with the surname Woggon, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Black (1.9%) and Hispanic (1.9%). 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 Woggon in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.4% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Woggon appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.4%), Black (1.9%), Hispanic (1.9%). 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 Woggon (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 Woggon mean?
A surname derived from a German name meaning "wooded hill" or "forest". 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 Woggon (0.04 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 many people are called Woggon?
See how common the surname Woggon is on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.