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

Bogany, 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 Bogany surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bogany in America

Bogany is the 68547th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bogany surname appeared 287 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 Bogany.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bogany 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 Bogany

The surname Bogany has its origins in Hungary, with roots dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Hungarian word "bogan," which means "bowman" or "archer." This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with those who were skilled in archery, possibly serving in military or hunting roles.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Bogany can be found in the Hungarian archives from the 16th century, where it appears in documents related to land ownership and taxation records. During this time, the spelling of the name varied slightly, with variations such as "Bogani" and "Bogany" appearing in different regions of the country.

In the 17th century, the Bogany family gained prominence in the town of Csenger, located in present-day northeastern Hungary. Notable individuals from this period include Mihály Bogany (1620-1692), a respected landowner and local magistrate, and his son, István Bogany (1658-1718), who served as a military officer during the Ottoman Wars.

As the name spread across Hungary, it also found its way into other regions of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. In the 19th century, records show individuals with the surname Bogany living in what is now Slovakia and Romania, likely due to migration and intermarriage with populations in those areas.

One of the most notable figures bearing the Bogany name was Károly Bogany (1822-1898), a Hungarian poet and writer who gained acclaim for his works that celebrated the beauty of the Hungarian countryside and traditions. His poetry collections, such as "Falusi képek" (Village Scenes), published in 1856, are considered classics of Hungarian literature.

Another individual of note was Zsuzsanna Bogany (1874-1945), a pioneering Hungarian educator and women's rights activist. She founded several schools for girls in Budapest and played a pivotal role in advocating for equal educational opportunities for women in the early 20th century.

While the Bogany surname may not be as widespread as some others, it has a rich history deeply rooted in the cultural and historical fabric of Hungary and the surrounding regions. The name continues to be carried by individuals of Hungarian descent, serving as a reminder of their ancestral ties to the land and traditions of their forebears.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bogany

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

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 Bogany 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 Bogany 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 Bogany was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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