Explore the Family Name Boughan
The meaning of Boughan
1. English (Durham): variant of Boughen and Baughan. 2. Irish: from Ó Buadhacháin, see Bohan.
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How common is the last name Boughan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Boughan saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 47,308th most popular, but by 2010 it had dropped to 52,383rd, a decline of 10.73%. The number of people with the surname also fell during that period, with a count of 422 in 2000 and 396 in 2010, reflecting a drop of 6.16%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals named Boughan per 100,000 people decreased by 18.75%, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,308 | #52,383 | -10.73% |
| Count | 422 | 396 | -6.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boughan
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, approximately 92.89% of individuals with the Boughan surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 91.67% by 2010. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 3.08% to 3.79%. The data also reveals that by 2010, 2.02% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, a group that wasn't represented in 2000. Those reporting two or more races declined slightly, from 2.61% in 2000 to 2.02% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.89% | 91.67% | -1.31% |
| Hispanic | 3.08% | 3.79% | 23.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.02% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.61% | 2.02% | -22.61% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |