Vagt

Vagt Meaning & Origin

About Vagt
The surname Vagt is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vag(e)t," meaning "watchman" or "guard." It is an occupational surname that was typically given to individuals who worked as guards or watchmen, responsible for protecting a particular area or property. The name Vagt signifies a person who was entrusted with the duty of keeping watch and ensuring the safety and security of others.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Vagt is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Vagt: 204
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 90,495
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Vagt based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Vagt is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FKT
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V023
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V AE1 T
🌐 IPA
/vagt*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FKT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Vagt in Braille

Here's how to represent Vagt in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Vagt in braille

How to sign the name Vagt using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Vagt using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Vagt in sign language

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