Explore the Family Name Bauguess

The meaning of Bauguess

Probably an altered form of English Boggess (see Boggs). Compare Baugus.

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How common is the last name Bauguess in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bauguess experienced a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bauguess was ranked 28,994 in popularity and by 2010, it moved down to rank 31,251, indicating a change of -7.78. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 771 in 2000 to 742 in 2010, a drop of 3.76%. The proportion per 100k people reduced as well, going from 0.29 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010, marking a decrease of 13.79%.

20002010Change
Rank#28,994#31,251-7.78%
Count771742-3.76%
Proportion per 100k0.290.25-13.79%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bauguess

When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bauguess, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this percentage dropped slightly from 97.54% in 2000 to 94.47% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic almost doubled, increasing from 1.04% in 2000 to 2.02% in 2010. Similarly, those reporting two or more races rose dramatically, from 0.91% in 2000 to 2.70% in 2010, marking a significant increase of 196.70%. There were no reported individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.

20002010Change
White97.54%94.47%-3.15%
Two or More Races0.91%2.7%196.7%
Hispanic1.04%2.02%94.23%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%