Explore the Family Name Bogdanov
The meaning of Bogdanov
1. Russian, Bulgarian, and Macedonian; Belorussian (standard transliteration/spelling Bahdanaŭ): patronymic from the personal name Bogdan (Belorussian Bahdan) ‘God given’. Compare Bogdanoff. 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name from the village of Bogdanovo or Bogdany, in Belarus, derived in turn from the personal name Bogdan.
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How common is the last name Bogdanov in the United States?
The surname Bogdanov has seen a significant rise in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 55,124th most common surname, but by 2010 it had jumped up to become the 44,872nd most prevalent name. This represents an increase of 18.6%. Furthermore, the number of individuals bearing the Bogdanov name also rose from 349 in 2000 to 478 in 2010, marking an increase of 36.96%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also increased by 23.08% from 0.13 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,124 | #44,872 | 18.6% |
| Count | 349 | 478 | 36.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.16 | 23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bogdanov
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that Bogdanov is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. In 2000, a massive 96.85% of those with the Bogdanov surname identified as White, and this figure increased slightly to 97.7% in 2010. There was also a small percentage (1.43% in 2000 and 1.88% in 2010) who identified as Hispanic. Although there was a very minute percentage (1.43%) who identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000, this category was found to be zero in 2010. No individuals with the Bogdanov surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.85% | 97.7% | 0.88% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 1.88% | 31.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |