Explore the Family Name Bogacz
The meaning of Bogacz
Polish: nickname from bogacz ‘rich man’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Bronislaw, Urszula, Wladyslaw, Zbignew, Zdzislaw.
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How common is the last name Bogacz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bogacz saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 36,421st in 2000, it climbed to 36,337th by 2010, a small but notable change of 0.23%. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased from 580 to 616 over this period, reflecting a substantial growth rate of 6.21%. However, the proportion of people named Bogacz per 100,000 decreased slightly by -4.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,421 | #36,337 | 0.23% |
| Count | 580 | 616 | 6.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bogacz
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bogacz, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, increasing marginally from 94.48% to 95.29%. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 0.86% to 2.27%. Meanwhile, those identifying as belonging to Two or More Races decreased significantly by nearly 42%. The figures for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities were either zero or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.48% | 95.29% | 0.86% |
| Hispanic | 0.86% | 2.27% | 163.95% |
| Two or More Races | 2.24% | 1.3% | -41.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.38% | 0% | 0% |