Voogd

Voogd Meaning & Origin

About Voogd
The surname Voogd is of Dutch origin and is derived from the Middle Dutch word "voogd," meaning "guardian" or "caretaker." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who held the position of a guardian or overseer, typically in a legal or administrative capacity. The surname Voogd signifies a person who was entrusted with the responsibility of protecting and managing the affairs of others.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Voogd: 220
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 85049
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Voogd 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

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FKT
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V023
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V UH1 D G
🌐 IPA
/voogd*/
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('FKT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Voogd in Braille

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

The name Voogd in braille

How to sign the name Voogd using Sign Language

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

The name Voogd in sign language

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