Explore the Family Name Boughey
The meaning of Boughey
English (West Midlands): perhaps a variant of Bowie.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Boughey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Boughey saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of this surname rose from 86657 to 85357 during this period, representing a change of 1.5%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also saw an increase from 200 in 2000 to 219 in 2010, marking a growth of 9.5%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,657 | #85,357 | 1.5% |
| Count | 200 | 219 | 9.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boughey
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that individuals with the Boughey surname predominantly identify as White, although this declined slightly from 94.50% in 2000 to 92.24% in 2010. In 2010, the data also recorded a 3.20% identification with Hispanic ethnicity, which was not present in the 2000 data. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.5% | 92.24% | -2.39% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |