Explore the Family Name Bogusz
The meaning of Bogusz
Polish: from a short form of the personal name Bogusław (see Boguslawski). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Bogdan, Grazyna, Jozef, Leszek, Malgorzata, Mariusz, Pawel, Piotr, Wieslaw.
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How common is the last name Bogusz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bogusz has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Bogusz was ranked 43,463rd most popular surname and by 2010, it had dropped to 48,256th, indicating an 11.03 percent decrease in its rank. The number of people carrying this surname also experienced a decline, with a count of 468 in 2000 reducing to 438 by 2010, marking a drop of 6.41 percent. The proportion of individuals with the Bogusz surname per 100,000 also decreased by 11.76 percent during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,463 | #48,256 | -11.03% |
| Count | 468 | 438 | -6.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bogusz
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the vast majority of those with the Bogusz surname identified as white both in 2000 and 2010. However, there was a marginal decrease in this identification, from 98.08 percent in 2000 to 97.26 percent in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase, rising from 1.07 percent in 2000 to 1.83 percent in 2010. No Bogusz individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.08% | 97.26% | -0.84% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 1.83% | 71.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |