Explore the Family Name Bongard
The meaning of Bongard
1. German: from Middle Low German bōm ‘tree’ + gard ‘garden’, hence a topographic name for someone who lived by an orchard or a nickname for someone who owned or worked in one. Compare Baumgarten. 2. Dutch: variant of Bogard or Bogaard, cognates of 1. 3. French: habitational name from a minor locality named with bon ‘good’ + gard, the objective case of Old French gardin ‘garden’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bongard in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bongard increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bongard was ranked 31,271st most popular surname, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 30,916th spot, reflecting a change of 1.14%. The number of individuals with this surname also grew from 701 in 2000 to 752 in 2010, an increase of 7.28%. However, when considering proportion per 100,000 people, there was a slight decline from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,271 | #30,916 | 1.14% |
| Count | 701 | 752 | 7.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bongard
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bongard, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White, though there was a minor decrease from 95.01% in 2000 to 94.41% in 2010. Interestingly, individuals identifying as Hispanic under this surname saw an increase from 2.28% in 2000 to 2.79% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races saw a small decline from 1.28% to 1.20%. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander ethnic identity showed an increase, however, the exact figure for 2000 was suppressed for privacy. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.01% | 94.41% | -0.63% |
| Hispanic | 2.28% | 2.79% | 22.37% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 1.2% | -6.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.8% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |