Voight
Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Voight
Voight is a German surname derived from the Middle High German word "vogt," meaning a local administrator, bailiff, or steward in medieval territories.
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Etymology
Voight is a German surname derived from the Middle High German word "vogt," meaning a local administrator, bailiff, or steward in medieval territories. The name linguistically roots from Proto-Germanic elements related to authority and administrative duty.
The surname is primarily used in German-speaking cultures and communities, with historical significance in Germanic regions where the vogt position was an established administrative role during the Middle Ages and early modern period. Notable bearers include American actor Jon Voight, whose family emigrated from Germany.
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Voight currently ranks #4,505 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1916.
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