There are
491
Wolgasts in the USA
Wolgast is the
43885th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Wolgast

HeinrichWolgast

Heinrich Wolgast was a German painter and printmaker who was associated with the Neue Sachlichkeit (New Objectivity) movement in the 1920s.

RudolfWolgast

Rudolf Wolgast was a German boxer who won the World Lightweight title in 1914 and held it until 1917.

AmandaWolgast

Amanda Wolgast is a contemporary American painter known for her vibrant and abstract landscapes.

FelixWolgast

Felix Wolgast is a German politician who has served as a Member of the Bundestag since 2017.

HildaWolgast

Hilda Wolgast was an American actress who appeared in silent films in the 1910s and 1920s.

AlbertWolgast

Albert Wolgast was an American football player who played as a fullback for the University of Michigan from 1908 to 1910.

HansWolgast

Hans Wolgast was a German rower who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics and won a bronze medal in the coxed fours event.

SophiaWolgast

Sophia Wolgast is a Swedish singer-songwriter known for her soulful and introspective music.

OttoWolgast

Otto Wolgast was a German historian and author known for his research on the medieval period.

WilhelmWolgast

Wilhelm Wolgast was a Swedish architect who designed several notable buildings in Stockholm in the early 20th century.

Wolgast Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Wolgast' is of German origin and is derived from the name of a town in northeastern Germany, Wolgast. It is believed to have originated as a locational surname, indicating someone who was from or associated with Wolgast.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Wolgast' is most commonly found in Germany, particularly in the northeastern region where the town of Wolgast is located. It may also be found in other parts of Europe and in regions with German diaspora.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Wolgast' include 'Bolgast', 'Walgast', 'Klugast', 'Wilgast', 'Wologast', 'Wolkest', 'Woohast', 'Wulgest', 'Bilgast', and 'Wolgastell'.
Migration and ImmigrationDue to its German origin, the surname 'Wolgast' may have been carried by German immigrants to other countries, particularly during periods of German emigration. It can also be found among descendants of German immigrants.