Find out how popular the last name Bogale is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Bogale.

Bogale, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Bogale surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bogale in America

Bogale is the 59742nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bogale surname appeared 338 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Bogale.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bogale to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Bogale

The surname "BOGALE" is of Ethiopian origin, tracing its roots back to the ancient Semitic languages of the Horn of Africa region. Its earliest recorded appearance dates back to the 13th century during the Solomonic dynasty of Ethiopia.

The name is believed to be derived from the Amharic word "bogalé," which means "to be brave" or "to be courageous." This linguistic connection suggests that the surname may have been initially bestowed upon individuals who exhibited exceptional bravery or valor in battle or other significant endeavors.

Historical records indicate that the Bogale family played a prominent role in the military and political realms of medieval Ethiopia. One of the earliest known figures bearing this surname was Bogale Gedamu, a renowned military commander who led the forces of Emperor Yekuno Amlak in the late 13th century.

During the 16th century, the Bogale surname gained further prominence with the rise of Bogale Zera Yohannes, a skilled diplomat and advisor to Emperor Gelawdewos. Bogale Zera Yohannes is credited with negotiating several crucial treaties and alliances, contributing to the stability and expansion of the Ethiopian empire.

In the 18th century, Bogale Admasu emerged as a notable scholar and religious leader, renowned for his extensive knowledge of Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity and his contributions to the preservation of ancient manuscripts and texts.

Another notable figure was Bogale Tafari, a skilled military strategist who played a pivotal role in the Battle of Adwa against Italian forces in 1896, a decisive victory that preserved Ethiopia's independence during the Scramble for Africa.

Throughout the centuries, the Bogale surname has been closely associated with places of historical significance in Ethiopia, such as the town of Bogale Amba in the Amhara region, which was once a stronghold of the Bogale clan.

While the surname "BOGALE" has its roots in Ethiopia, it has since spread to various parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities, carrying with it a rich cultural heritage and a legacy of bravery and resilience.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bogale

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Bogale.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Bogale was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Bogale has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Bogale was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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