Explore the Family Name Boggus
The meaning of Boggus
English: variant of Boggs or Boggess. This form of the surname is no longer found in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Boggus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Boggus had a slight drop between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname slipped from 37,688 in 2000 to 39,887 in 2010, marking a decrease of 5.83%. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced a minimal decline from 555 in 2000 to 550 in 2010, a change of -0.9%. The proportion per 100k people showed a similar trend, decreasing by 9.52% to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,688 | #39,887 | -5.83% |
| Count | 555 | 550 | -0.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boggus
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Boggus, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both the 2000 and 2010 censuses. This group saw a small increase of 1.13% over the decade. Meanwhile, those identifying as "Two or more races" saw the most significant rise, increasing by 68.52% from 2000 to 2010. On the other hand, there was a slight decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying as Black and Hispanic by 4.09% and 12.59%, respectively. The categories Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained the same at 0 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.46% | 80.36% | 1.13% |
| Black | 14.41% | 13.82% | -4.09% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 2.73% | 68.52% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 2.36% | -12.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |