Explore the Family Name Bogaard

The meaning of Bogaard

Dutch (also Van den Bogaard): topographic name for someone living by an orchard, Dutch boomgaard, or a habitational name for someone from any of various places called with this word. Compare Bogard, Bogardus, and Boogaard. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Dirk, Godfried.

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

According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bogaard has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 84,968th in popularity with 205 individuals bearing the name, representing 0.08 per 100,000 people. By 2010, it had advanced to the 82,908th position with a count of 227, yet still represented 0.08 per 100,000 people. This represents an overall popularity change of 2.42% and a count increase of 10.73%.

20002010Change
Rank#84,968#82,9082.42%
Count20522710.73%
Proportion per 100k0.080.080%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bogaard

Regarding the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Bogaard, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most are predominantly White, although there has been a slight decrease in this demographic from 98.54% in 2000 to 96.92% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a notable emergence of Hispanic representation, which went from zero in 2000 to 2.2% in 2010. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and those of two or more races were not significantly represented during these years.

20002010Change
White98.54%96.92%-1.64%
Hispanic0%2.2%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%