2000
#136,783
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bogatay
A surname of Slavic origin meaning wealthy or prosperous.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Bogatay. That puts it at #155,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,954,779 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bogatay surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, 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
116
1 in 2,954,779
Census rank
#155,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
101
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 101 bearers of the surname Bogatay in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bogatay, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.0%) and Black (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bogatay
The surname Bogatay has its origins in Russia, dating back to the early 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Russian word "bogatyy," which means "rich" or "wealthy." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who was financially well-off or prosperous.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Bogatay can be found in the Veliky Novgorod chronicles, which document the lives of prominent citizens in the Novgorod Republic during the 15th and 16th centuries. These chronicles mention a merchant named Ivan Bogatay, who was a influential figure in the city's trade guilds.
In the 17th century, the name Bogatay appears in the Pistsovye Knigi, which were cadastral survey books used to record land ownership and taxation in Russia. These records indicate that there were several landowners with the surname Bogatay in various regions of the country.
During the 18th century, a notable figure named Mikhail Bogatay (1692-1778) gained recognition as a military commander in the Russian army. He participated in several campaigns against the Ottoman Empire and was awarded honors for his service.
Another prominent individual with the surname Bogatay was Yakov Bogatay (1822-1891), a Russian writer and journalist who was known for his satirical works critiquing the social and political issues of his time.
In the 19th century, the Bogatay family established themselves as successful merchants and industrialists in the city of Moscow. One member, Andrei Bogatay (1845-1917), owned several textile factories and was involved in philanthropic efforts, including the construction of schools and hospitals.
Throughout its history, the surname Bogatay has also been associated with various place names and alternative spellings. For instance, the village of Bogatoye in the Tver region of Russia may have derived its name from the surname, indicating a connection to a prominent Bogatay family in the area.
While the surname Bogatay is not as common as some other Russian surnames, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been carried by notable individuals in various fields, including commerce, military, literature, and industry.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bogatay
Among Census respondents with the surname Bogatay, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.0%) and Black (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Bogatay bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 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.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
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 Bogatay surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.0% · 96
- Two or more races4.0% · 4
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bogatay
Bogatay appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,437 places
2020
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-13 bearers (-11.4%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 10,050 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #136,783 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Down 8,437 places |
| 2020 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | -13 bearers (-11.4%) | Down 10,050 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Bogatay surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #145,220 | #155,270 | -6.9% |
| Count | 114 | 101 | -11.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -15.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bogatay bearers went from 114 to 101 (-11.4% change). The surname moved down 10,050 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #155,270.
FAQ
Bogatay surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bogatay?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Bogatay. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Bogatay?
Bogatay ranks #155,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 101 people with the surname Bogatay. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (116), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Bogatay.
Has Bogatay become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bogatay went from 114 recorded bearers to 101. That is a decrease of 13 (-11.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #145,220 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Bogatay?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bogatay, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.0%) and Black (1.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Bogatay in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.0% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bogatay appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.0%), Two or More Races (4.0%), Black (1.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Bogatay (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Bogatay mean?
A surname of Slavic origin meaning wealthy or prosperous. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Bogatay (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Bogatay?
If you just want to know how common the surname Bogatay is, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.