Explore the Family Name Bugos
The meaning of Bugos
Slovak (Bugoš): perhaps a nickname for a big and vigorous man, from the same root as Bugaj.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bugos in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bugos has seen some fluctuations in popularity over the years. In 2000, the surname was ranked 68,172nd in popularity and by 2010, it had slipped to 70,833rd, a decrease of 3.9%. Despite the drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 270 in 2000 to 276 in 2010, a rise of 2.22%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, the density of the Bugos surname decreased by 10% from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,172 | #70,833 | -3.9% |
| Count | 270 | 276 | 2.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bugos
When examining ethnicity associated with the Bugos surname, also based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Bugos surname identify as white, an increase from 88.52% in 2000 to 90.22% in 2010. Furthermore, there was an introduction of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity reported in 2010 that was not present in the 2000 census data. On the other hand, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic decreased from 7.04% in 2000 to 5.80% in 2010, a drop of 17.61%. There were no changes in those reporting two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.52% | 90.22% | 1.92% |
| Hispanic | 7.04% | 5.8% | -17.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |