Vogt

Vogt Meaning & Origin

About Vogt
The surname Vogt is of German origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Middle High German word "vogt," which means "bailiff" or "steward." In medieval times, a vogt was a person appointed to administer and manage the affairs of a lord or a monastery. The surname Vogt was often given to individuals who held this position of authority. Over time, the name Vogt has also been used to denote someone who lived near a vogt's residence or someone who had the characteristics associated with the role of a vogt, such as being responsible, trustworthy, or authoritative.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Vogt: 18,061
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2002
  • Frequency per 100k people: 6.12

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FKT
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V023
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V OW1 T
🌐 IPA
/voʊt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FKT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Vogt in Braille

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

The name Vogt in braille

How to sign the name Vogt using Sign Language

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

The name Vogt in sign language

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