Explore the Family Name Boguslawski
The meaning of Boguslawski
1. Polish and Jewish (from Poland) (Bogusławski): habitational name for someone from a place called Bogusław (part of the town of Jarocin in Greater Poland Voivodeship) or Bogusławice (several villages, in particular in Łódź and Kuyavian-Pomeranian voivodeships), named with the personal name Bogusław, composed of Slavic Bog ‘God’ + the element slav ‘glory’ or ‘famous’ (from Old Slavic slava ‘glory’). 2. Jewish (from Ukraine): habitational name for someone from a place called Boguslav in Ukraine. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jaromir, Tadeusz, Zbigniew, Zygmunt.
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How common is the last name Boguslawski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Boguslawski saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, this surname ranked at 62,775, but it dropped to 69,579 by 2010, marking a -10.84 change. The count also declined from 298 to 282 during this period which is a -5.37 change. Thus, the proportion of this surname per 100k people also shrank from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, a reduction of -9.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,775 | #69,579 | -10.84% |
| Count | 298 | 282 | -5.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boguslawski
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Boguslawski also underwent slight changes over the same decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.32% of those with the surname identified as white, but this figure dipped slightly to 95.74% in 2010, a change of -1.62%. Notably, there was an appearance of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, accounting for 2.84% of people with the Boguslawski surname. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.32% | 95.74% | -1.62% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.84% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |