Bogart
From the Dutch surname Bogaert, referring to an orchard or someone who worked or lived near an orchard.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 7,472 Americans carry the last name Bogart. That puts it at #5,421 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 2.18 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 45,872 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bogart surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
7.5K
1 in 45,872
Census rank
#5,421
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
2.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
6.4K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 6,420 bearers of the surname Bogart in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 2.18 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 5421st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bogart, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) and Two or More Races (1.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bogart
The surname Bogart originated in Germany, and its earliest known origins trace back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Old German word "boug," which means "bend" or "bow," and the suffix "-art," meaning "kind" or "manner." The name likely referred to someone who lived near a bend in a river or road.
In the Middle Ages, the Bogart surname was found in various regions of Germany, particularly in the areas around the Rhine River. The earliest recorded spelling of the name appears in the Codex Diplomaticus Anhaltinus, a collection of historical documents from the region of Anhalt, dated around 1280.
The Bogart name also appears in several other medieval records, including the Bürgeraufnahmen der Stadt Köln (Citizen Admissions of the City of Cologne) from the 14th century. This suggests that Bogart families were present in the city of Cologne during that time.
One of the earliest known individuals with the Bogart surname was Hans Bogart, a merchant from Mainz, Germany, who lived in the late 15th century. Another notable figure was Peter Bogart, a Protestant reformer and theologian from Saxony, who was born in 1521 and died in 1585.
As the Bogart name spread across Europe, it took on various spellings and regional variations, such as Bogaert, Bogard, and Bogardi. In the 17th century, the name appeared in the Netherlands, where it was likely brought by German immigrants or traders.
In the Netherlands, one of the most famous individuals with the Bogart surname was Dirck Bogaert, a Dutch painter and engraver who was born in 1630 and died in 1685. His works are now part of the collections of several museums, including the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
Another notable Bogart was Johann Bogardi, a Hungarian-born military engineer and cartographer who lived in the late 17th century. He is known for his contributions to the mapping and fortification of several cities in the Habsburg Empire.
In the 18th century, the Bogart surname made its way to North America, carried by Dutch and German immigrants. One of the earliest recorded Bogarts in America was Gysbert Bogart, who settled in New York in the late 1600s and became a prominent landowner and farmer.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bogart
Among Census respondents with the surname Bogart, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) and Two or More Races (1.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Bogart bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Bogart surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.1%
- Hispanic or Latino3.5%
- Two or more races1.3%
- Black or African American1.0%
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Bogart surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,103 | #5,421 | -6.2% |
| Count | 6,310 | 6,420 | 1.7% |
| Per 100K | 2.34 | 2.18 | -6.8% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Bogart bearers went from 6,310 to 6,420 (+1.7% change). The surname moved down 318 positions in the national ranking, going from #5,103 to #5,421.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Bogart
FAQ
Bogart surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Bogart?
The surname Bogart holds position #5,421 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 7,472 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 2.18 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Bogart surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bogart, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) and Two or More Races (1.3%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.