Explore the Family Name Bogie
The meaning of Bogie
Scottish (Fife): habitational name from Bogie in Abbotshall (Fife), first recorded as Bolgyne. The modern Gaelic name is Srath ‘(valley)’ Bhalgaidgh. The origin of the placename is uncertain. Watson suggests a connection with Gaelic bolg ‘bag, sack’, in the sense ‘bag-shaped pool’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bogie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bogie has seen a decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, the name ranked at 35,666, but by 2010, it dropped to rank 52,736 — a decline of nearly 48%. The number of individuals with the Bogie surname also fell from 596 to 393 during this period, a reduction of about 34%. The proportion of the Bogie surname per 100,000 people decreased by approximately 41%, from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,666 | #52,736 | -47.86% |
| Count | 596 | 393 | -34.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.13 | -40.91% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bogie
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Bogie surname identify as White, accounting for 93.62% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 90.59% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black increased significantly from 4.36% to 7.63% over the same period. The category of two or more races experienced a drop, going from 1.51% in 2000 to no reported data in 2010. There were no reported changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.62% | 90.59% | -3.24% |
| Black | 4.36% | 7.63% | 75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |