Explore the Family Name Bogar
The meaning of Bogar
1. Hungarian (Bogár): from bogár ‘bug’, applied as a nickname for someone with dark hair or black eyes. The surname Bogár is also found in Slovakia and very rarely in Slovenia; see also 3 below. 2. Hungarian (Bogár): in some cases, possibly from the old personal name Bogár. 3. Slovenian, Croatian, Serbian, and Rusyn: of Hungarian origin (see 1 above). 4. Altered form of German Boger.
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How common is the last name Bogar in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bogar has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bogar ranked 20,528 in popularity and had a count of 1201. By 2010, the rank had improved to 19,865 with an increased count of 1353. This represents a change of 3.23% in rank and an impressive 12.66% rise in the number of individuals bearing the surname. The proportion per 100k also saw a slight increase from 0.45 in 2000 to 0.46 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,528 | #19,865 | 3.23% |
| Count | 1,201 | 1,353 | 12.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.46 | 2.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bogar
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a wide distribution for the surname Bogar. The majority of bearers identified as White, though this percentage decreased slightly from 77.35% in 2000 to 74.43% in 2010. The second largest ethnic identity group was Black, which saw a small increase from 18.73% to 19.44%. Notably, there were substantial increases among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.83% to 1.48%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (from 0.42% to 0.74%). The Hispanic population also saw a significant increase, rising from 1.58% to 2.51%. Those reporting two or more races went up from 1.08% in 2000 to 1.40% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.35% | 74.43% | -3.78% |
| Black | 18.73% | 19.44% | 3.79% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 2.51% | 58.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.83% | 1.48% | 78.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 1.4% | 29.63% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.42% | 0.74% | 76.19% |