Bogdanovich
A Ukrainian surname meaning "God-given" or "God's gift".
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 480 Americans carry the last name Bogdanovich. That puts it at #51,066 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.14 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 714,072 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bogdanovich 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
480
1 in 714,072
Census rank
#51,066
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
408
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 408 bearers of the surname Bogdanovich in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.14 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 51066th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bogdanovich, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.7%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bogdanovich
The surname Bogdanovich is of Slavic origin, originating from the Eastern European countries of Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus. It emerged during the medieval period, around the 10th to 13th centuries.
The name is derived from the Slavic personal name Bogdan, which means "given by God" or "God's gift." The suffix "-ovich" was added to indicate patronymic lineage, meaning "son of Bogdan."
In ancient Slavic records and manuscripts, variations of the name appear, such as Bogdanov, Bogdanovsky, and Bogdanovich. These spellings were common among the nobility and ruling classes of the time.
One of the earliest documented instances of the name Bogdanovich can be found in the Veliky Novgorod Chronicles, a collection of chronicles from the medieval city-state of Novgorod in modern-day Russia, dating back to the 12th century.
A notable figure with this surname was Vasily Bogdanovich (1761-1803), a Russian military leader and statesman who served under Catherine the Great and played a crucial role in the Russo-Turkish Wars of the late 18th century.
Another prominent individual was Ippolit Bogdanovich (1743-1803), a Russian poet and translator who was a member of the Russian Academy of Sciences and contributed significantly to the development of Russian literature.
In the 19th century, Modest Bogdanovich (1805-1882) was a renowned Russian playwright, novelist, and journalist known for his satirical works and criticism of societal norms.
Evgeny Bogdanovich (1829-1914) was a Russian military engineer and explorer who made significant contributions to the exploration and mapping of Central Asia, particularly in the regions of modern-day Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan.
Lastly, Konstantin Bogdanovich (1891-1956) was a Russian-born American film director, writer, and actor who became known for his work in the early Hollywood film industry, directing movies such as "The Last Laugh" and "The Cat and the Canary."
These are just a few examples of notable individuals with the surname Bogdanovich throughout history, but the name has a rich heritage and can be traced back to the medieval Slavic lands.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bogdanovich
Among Census respondents with the surname Bogdanovich, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.7%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Bogdanovich 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 Bogdanovich surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.7%
- Hispanic or Latino4.7%
- Unknown or suppressed2.0%
- Two or more races1.7%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Bogdanovich 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 | #51,583 | #51,066 | 1.0% |
| Count | 379 | 408 | 7.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.0% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Bogdanovich bearers went from 379 to 408 (+7.7% change). The surname moved up 517 positions in the national ranking, going from #51,583 to #51,066.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Bogdanovich
FAQ
Bogdanovich surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Bogdanovich?
The surname Bogdanovich holds position #51,066 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 480 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.14 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Bogdanovich surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bogdanovich, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.7%) and Two or More Races (1.7%). 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.