Explore the Family Name Boegel
The meaning of Boegel
German (mainly Bögel): 1. metonymic occupational name for an archer, from bögel ‘bow’, or for a maker or seller of harness equipment, from the same word in the sense ‘stirrup, ring’, or ‘yoke’. 2. from a pet form (Bogo) of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with bogo ‘bow’ as the first element.
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How common is the last name Boegel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Boegel has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 69,636 amongst other surnames and dropped to the 75,317 spot in 2010, reflecting an 8.16% drop. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased by 2.66%, from 263 in 2000 to 256 in 2010. Proportionately, for every 100,000 people, the presence of the surname Boegel fell by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,636 | #75,317 | -8.16% |
| Count | 263 | 256 | -2.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boegel
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Boegel, also based on the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, accounting for 95.06% in 2000 and increasing slightly by 0.67% to 95.70% in 2010. During both years, there were no recorded instances of the surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities. There was a small percentage (1.90%) of the surname associated with two or more races in 2000, but this reduced to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.06% | 95.7% | 0.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |