2000
#134,929
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Wolgamot
A German surname derived from a place name incorporating the German word "wolfsmut", meaning "wolf's courage".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 147 Americans carry the last name Wolgamot. That puts it at #136,082 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,331,662 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Wolgamot 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
147
1 in 2,331,662
Census rank
#136,082
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
128
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 128 bearers of the surname Wolgamot in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 136082nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Wolgamot, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.9%) and Hispanic (2.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Wolgamot
The surname Wolgamot has its origins in Germany, likely dating back to the medieval period around the 12th century. This surname is believed to have originated from a specific area in the southern part of Germany, possibly in regions like Bavaria or Swabia where many surnames have Germanic roots. The name Wolgamot is thought to be derived from combining elements of old Germanic words, particularly wulf, meaning "wolf," and gemo(t), which refers to a meeting or assembly. This suggests that the original bearers of this surname may have been associated with gatherings or councils, possibly of a tribal or local leadership nature.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname can be traced back to medieval tax records and property deeds, though specific documents are rare. One of the first instances of the surname appears in the form of Wolgemehte in a 14th-century Bavarian manuscript. Over time, the name underwent various spellings due to linguistic shifts and regional dialects, leading to variations like Wolgemuth and Wolgemott.
A significant historical reference to the surname is found in a 1513 church registry in Munich, where a Hans Wolgamot is listed as a contributing parishioner. Hans Wolgamot, born around 1470, was noted to be a tradesman, likely dealing in wool or textiles, which were common trades in that area during the time.
Another noteworthy individual was Dietrich Wolgamot, born in 1582 and a resident of Nuremberg. He was documented in city council records as a skilled metalworker whose craft was highly sought after. Dietrich's contributions to the local guilds were notable enough to be recorded for posterity.
In the early 17th century, a woman named Helga Wolgamot became prominent in the region of Augsburg. Born in 1610, Helga was known for her work in herbal medicine and healing, a respected profession in an era that predated modern medicine. Her knowledge and healing practices were remarked upon in local chronicles.
By the 18th century, the surname had spread further, and one finds records of Johann Heinrich Wolgamot, born in 1745, who emigrated to Pennsylvania, America, in 1770. Johann Heinrich's efforts as a farmer and his integration into the burgeoning colonial society exemplify the spread of this surname beyond its German origins.
Finally, Clara Wolgamot, born in 1821 in the Rhineland, is another historical figure of note. Clara was a composer and musician who achieved local fame for her compositions and performances, contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of 19th-century Germany. Her works were occasionally featured in regional concerts and documented in contemporary music journals.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Wolgamot
Among Census respondents with the surname Wolgamot, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.9%) and Hispanic (2.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Wolgamot 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 Wolgamot surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.8% · 115
- Two or more races3.9% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino2.3% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.6% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.6% · 2
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Wolgamot
Wolgamot 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
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+2 bearers (+1.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,179 places
2020
#136,082
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
+11 bearers (+9.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,026 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,929 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.7%) | Down 7,179 places |
| 2020 | #136,082 | 128 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+9.4%) | Up 6,026 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 Wolgamot 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 | #142,108 | #136,082 | 4.2% |
| Count | 117 | 128 | 9.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 7.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Wolgamot bearers went from 117 to 128 (+9.4% change). The surname moved up 6,026 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #136,082.
FAQ
Wolgamot surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Wolgamot?
Name Census estimates that about 147 living Americans carry the surname Wolgamot. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,331,662 residents.
How common is Wolgamot?
Wolgamot ranks #136,082 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 128 people with the surname Wolgamot. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (147), 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 Wolgamot.
Has Wolgamot become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Wolgamot went from 117 recorded bearers to 128. That is an increase of 11 (+9.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #142,108 to #136,082.
What does the Census say about the background of Wolgamot?
Among Census respondents with the surname Wolgamot, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.9%) and Hispanic (2.3%). 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 Wolgamot in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.8% (115 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Wolgamot appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.8%), Two or More Races (3.9%), Hispanic (2.3%). 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 Wolgamot (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 Wolgamot mean?
A German surname derived from a place name incorporating the German word "wolfsmut", meaning "wolf's courage". 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 Wolgamot (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 share the surname Wolgamot?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.