Explore the Family Name Boggan
How common is the last name Boggan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Boggan has seen a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, slipping from position 14,724 to 15,734, representing a 6.86% change. Despite the drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals carrying the Boggan surname increased marginally from 1,850 in 2000 to 1,853 in 2010, signifying a 0.16% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people reduced by 8.7%, showing that while the absolute number of Boggans remained relatively stable, their proportion in relation to the overall population decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,724 | #15,734 | -6.86% |
| Count | 1,850 | 1,853 | 0.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.69 | 0.63 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boggan
On the topic of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that there was a small but measurable shift between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Boggans identifying as White saw a negligible increase of 0.25%, rising from 52.16% in 2000 to 52.29% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black decreased by 4.82%, dipping from 45.19% to 43.01%. Remarkably, there were significant increases in the percentages of Boggans identifying with two or more races (71.85% increase) and as Hispanic (70.65% increase). However, these numbers started from a small base. In 2000, no Boggans identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native; by 2010, these categories represented 0.49% and 0.32% of Boggans respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.16% | 52.29% | 0.25% |
| Black | 45.19% | 43.01% | -4.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.35% | 2.32% | 71.85% |
| Hispanic | 0.92% | 1.57% | 70.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.49% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.32% | 0% |