Explore the Family Name Boag
The meaning of Boag
1. Irish (Antrim): from Ó Buadhaigh, see Bogue. 2. Scottish: variant of Boak.
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How common is the last name Boag in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Boag experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Boag was ranked as the 63,632nd most popular surname in the United States, with a count of 293 individuals sharing this surname. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 68,345th, with a total of 288 individuals carrying the Boag name. This represents a decrease of 7.41% in rank and a 1.71% decrease in the number of individuals with this surname. The proportion of individuals with the Boag surname per 100k people also declined from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, indicating a 9.09% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #68,345 | -7.41% |
| Count | 293 | 288 | -1.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boag
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows little variation for the surname Boag between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with a percentage of 97.95% in 2000 declining slightly to 95.14% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. However, the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 0 in 2000 to 3.13% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.95% | 95.14% | -2.87% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.13% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |