VOIGT
Voigt
Voigt is a German surname that originated in the Saxony region of Germany. The name is derived from the Middle Low German term "Voget," which means "bailiff" or "village headman." Variants of this surname include Voit and Voyt.
Origins:
The Voigt surname can be traced back to the medieval period in Germany, where individuals with this name held positions of authority within villages or were responsible for administering local justice. Over time, the surname spread to other parts of Europe, including Britain, where it may have been brought by German immigrants or Anglicised from the original Voigt spelling.
Distribution:
While Voigt is more commonly found in Germany, there are also individuals with this surname residing in the United Kingdom and other countries. In Britain, the surname Voigt may have multiple spelling variations due to Anglicisation or changes over time.
Notable Individuals:
- John Voigt: A British artist known for his abstract paintings.
- Clara Voigt: A British author who has written several novels set in Victorian England.
References:
- Reaney, P.H., & Wilson, R.M. (1991). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Routledge.
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 182 people named Voigt in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Voigt.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Germany
Language of origin: German
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adriaan
- Carsten
- Christian
- David
- Heinz
- Ian
- Julian
- Michael
- Patrick
- Peter
- Robert
- Sebastian
Female
- Caroline
- Catherine
- Diana
- Elizabeth
- Jean
- Kathleen
- Katie
- Lisa
- Marie
- Patricia