Explore the Family Name Bogh
The meaning of Bogh
Danish (Bøgh): topographic name from bøg ‘beech (tree)’. This surname is also found in Norway. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Bjorg, Nels, Niels.
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How common is the last name Bogh in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bogh's popularity has seen minimal change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bogh ranked 78,035th in terms of surnames' frequency, which slightly dropped to 78,316th rank by 2010, reflecting a minuscule decrease of 0.36%. However, the actual count of people carrying this surname increased by 7.02% from 228 to 244 during the same period. The proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,035 | #78,316 | -0.36% |
| Count | 228 | 244 | 7.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bogh
Regarding ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Bogh surname identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 94.74% reported as White, descending slightly to 92.21% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Bogh surname holders saw an increase of 46.91%, moving from 3.07% in 2000 to 4.51% in 2010. A small percentage (2.05%) identified as belonging to two or more races in 2010, a category that wasn't represented in 2000. There were no individuals recorded as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.74% | 92.21% | -2.67% |
| Hispanic | 3.07% | 4.51% | 46.91% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |