2000
#133,114
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Wogsland
A surname derived from the German "Wogisland" meaning someone from the village of that name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Wogsland. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Wogsland 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Wogsland in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Wogsland, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.0%) and Hispanic (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Wogsland
The surname Wogsland is believed to have its origins in Scandinavia, more specifically within Norway during the medieval period. The name most likely derived from an Old Norse word or combination of words, but exact derivations are less certain. It's suggested that the name could relate to geographical features or landmarks, a common practice in Norway where many surnames are based on the landscape.
Early references to the name are sparse, as records from medieval Norway were not as meticulously kept as in other parts of Europe. However, variations of the surname appear in local parish records from the 16th and 17th centuries. It is theorized that the name Wogsland could be connected with local geographical areas possibly named Wogsland or similarly spelled, although specific historical place names remain elusive.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name is Olav Wogsland, born in 1623, whose family was documented in parish records from a small Norwegian village. This indicates that the name had been in use for several generations by the 17th century, signifying roots in the region’s agrarian society.
Moving forward in history, Hans Wogsland, born 1755 and died 1821, was noted in Norwegian historical texts as a local landowner and community leader. His surname appears in land transfer documents and agricultural records, showing the family's continued presence and influence in the area.
An interesting figure with the surname Wogsland is Karen Wogsland, born in 1803 and dying in 1865. She was known for her contributions to local folk medicine and herbal remedies, an esteemed role within her community. Manuscripts from the time occasionally reference her, highlighting the family's enduring legacy.
Transitioning into the 19th and 20th centuries, Bertrand Wogsland, born in 1889, became notable as an early figure in Norwegian cooperative movements. His work helped establish rural cooperative societies, which were instrumental in improving the agricultural economy and local trading systems. His contributions are documented in several cooperative movement histories.
Another prominent bearer of the surname is Lars Wogsland, born in 1924, a known contributor to early 20th-century Norwegian literature. His works, though not widely recognized internationally, are preserved in Norwegian cultural archives and provide a glimpse into the regional dialects and life of the time.
Throughout its history, the surname Wogsland has maintained a relatively focused geographical presence within Norway, particularly tied to rural and agrarian communities. Its continued use exemplifies the connection between surnames and their geographical and societal origins.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Wogsland
Among Census respondents with the surname Wogsland, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.0%) and Hispanic (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Wogsland 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 Wogsland surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.9% · 107
- Two or more races5.0% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino2.5% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Wogsland
Wogsland 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
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+3 bearers (+2.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,114 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-1 bearers (-0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,560 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #133,114 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.6%) | Down 6,114 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.8%) | Down 3,560 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 Wogsland 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 | #139,228 | #142,788 | -2.6% |
| Count | 120 | 119 | -0.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Wogsland bearers went from 120 to 119 (-0.8% change). The surname moved down 3,560 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #142,788.
FAQ
Wogsland surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Wogsland?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Wogsland. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Wogsland?
Wogsland ranks #142,788 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 119 people with the surname Wogsland. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), 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 Wogsland.
Has Wogsland become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Wogsland went from 120 recorded bearers to 119. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Wogsland?
Among Census respondents with the surname Wogsland, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.0%) and Hispanic (2.5%). 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 Wogsland in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.9% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Wogsland appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.9%), Two or More Races (5.0%), Hispanic (2.5%). 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 Wogsland (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 Wogsland mean?
A surname derived from the German "Wogisland" meaning someone from the village of that name. 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 Wogsland (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 have the last name Wogsland?
If you just want to know how common the surname Wogsland is, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.