Explore the Family Name Bugay
The meaning of Bugay
1. Americanized form of Polish and Slovak Bugaj. 2. Ukrainian and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from Ukrainian buhay, Russian-oriented transliteration bugay ‘(pedigree) bull’ (see Bugaj, compare Buhay). 3. Filipino: nickname from Cebuano bugay ‘bride price; gift; dowry’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Zigmund.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bugay in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bugay saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 37,640th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 40,016th position, decreasing by 6.31%. The count of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased from 556 in 2000 to 548 in 2010, marking a 1.44% decline. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people with the surname Bugay declined by 9.52%, from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,640 | #40,016 | -6.31% |
| Count | 556 | 548 | -1.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bugay
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bugay saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 16.63%, moving from 20.5% to 23.91%. Those identifying with two or more races also saw an increase, rising from 1.8% to 2.01%. However, the proportion of individuals identifying as White experienced a decrease, falling from 76.98% to 72.45%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic appeared for the first time in 2010 at 1.46%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.98% | 72.45% | -5.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 20.5% | 23.91% | 16.63% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 2.01% | 11.67% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.46% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |