Explore the Family Name Bogardus
The meaning of Bogardus
Dutch: Latinized (humanistic) form of Bogaard, Boogaard, or Bogard. This surname is not found in the Netherlands anymore. History: The name in this spelling is recorded in Beverwyck in New Netherland (now Albany, NY) in the mid-17th century.
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How common is the last name Bogardus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bogardus has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 17,073 in terms of popularity and had about 1,533 bearers in the United States. By 2010, however, it dropped to 17,970th place with an increase in count to approximately 1,555 individuals, indicating a growth rate of 1.44%. Despite the increase in the number of people bearing the surname, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 7.02% from 2000 to 2010, contributing to its lower ranking.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,073 | #17,970 | -5.25% |
| Count | 1,533 | 1,555 | 1.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.53 | -7.02% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bogardus
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts in demographic representation among those carrying the Bogardus name. In 2000, the majority of those with this surname identified as White (96.74%). This figure showed a minor decrease by 2010 to 95.63%. The Hispanic representation within this surname group showed a significant increase, rising by 67.35% from 1.96% in 2000 to 3.28% in 2010. There was also a new representation from the Black community in 2010 that was not present in 2000. However, the Asian/Pacific Islander representation disappeared completely by 2010, and there were no recorded instances of American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.74% | 95.63% | -1.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 3.28% | 67.35% |
| Two or More Races | 0.65% | 0.51% | -21.54% |
| Black | 0% | 0.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.33% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |