Vogan

Vogan Meaning & Origin

About Vogan
The surname Vogan is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Wulfgeat," meaning "wolf-spear." Over time, the name evolved into various forms, including Wogan, Wogen, and Vogan. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who was fierce or brave like a wolf, or it could have been a given name for someone associated with wolves or who had a connection to the animal. Today, individuals with the surname Vogan can be found across the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Vogan: 1,166
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,158
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.4

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Vogan 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 Vogan is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FKN
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V OW1 G AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈvoʊgən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Vogan in Braille

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

The name Vogan in braille

How to sign the name Vogan using Sign Language

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

The name Vogan in sign language

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