Explore the Family Name Bogle
The meaning of Bogle
1. Scottish (Lanarkshire) and English: nickname for a person of frightening appearance, from older Scots bogill ‘hobgoblin, bogy’ (of uncertain origin, possibly Gaelic). 2. Scottish (Lanarkshire): habitational name from the place now called Boglea (formerly Bowgyhill) in Monklands parish, Lanarkshire. 3. South German (Bögle): metonymic occupational name for a bowman or bow maker, from a diminutive of Middle High German boge ‘bow’ (see Bogel). 4. South German (Bögle): from a pet form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with an element akin to Old High German bogo ‘bow’. Compare Begle.
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How common is the last name Bogle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bogle ranked 5,882nd in terms of popularity in 2000 and slightly decreased its rank to 5,897th in 2010, showing a negligible change of -0.26%. The number of people bearing the Bogle surname increased from 5,387 in 2000 to 5,851 in 2010 – an 8.61% growth rate. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 1% over the same period, going from 2.0 to 1.98.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,882 | #5,897 | -0.26% |
| Count | 5,387 | 5,851 | 8.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2 | 1.98 | -1% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bogle
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the largest group with the Bogle surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease in this demographic from 82.51% in 2000 to 78.79% in 2010. Those identifying as Black or African American showed the most significant increase, from 11.06% in 2000 to 14.66% in 2010, an increase of 32.55%. Individuals who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic also increased, by 12.00% and 26.51% respectively. The proportion of those who identify as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 31.54%, while those identifying with Two or more races saw a small reduction of 3.64%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.51% | 78.79% | -4.51% |
| Black | 11.06% | 14.66% | 32.55% |
| Hispanic | 2.15% | 2.72% | 26.51% |
| Two or More Races | 2.47% | 2.38% | -3.64% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.3% | 0.89% | -31.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.56% | 12% |
Bogle ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Bogle is British & Irish, which comprises 55.4% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (19.0%) and Eastern European (4.7%). Additional ancestries include Nigerian, Scandinavian, Spanish & Portuguese, Italian, and Ghanaian, Liberian & Sierra Leonean.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 55.4% |
| French & German | 19.0% |
| Eastern European | 4.7% |
| Other | 20.9% |
Possible origins of the surname Bogle
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Bogle have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 82.50% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 82.50% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 82.50% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 82.50% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 82.50% |
What Bogle haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Bogle is R-S190, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-S190 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-L21 and R-P311, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Toland, Mccandless, Boggs, Kilgore, Mccorkle, Rhea, Crockett, Akins, Aitken, Akin.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Bogle surname are: H1, J1c, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Bogle have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Bogle" Surname 50.0%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Bogle" Surname 22.2%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Bogle" Surname 21.1%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Bogle" Surname 19.6%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Bogle?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Bogle are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition