2000
#124,109
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Bogges
An English surname derived from the Norman-French word "bogeis" meaning "bow maker."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Bogges. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bogges 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
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Bogges in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bogges, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.3%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (4.6%) and Two or More Races (4.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bogges
The surname "BOGGES" is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, likely derived from a topographic name describing someone who lived near a bog or marsh. It may have evolved from the Old English word "bog," meaning a marshy or swampy area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1166, where it appears as "Robert de Bogges." This historical reference suggests that the name was well-established in the northern regions of England by the 12th century.
In the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of land ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror, there are entries for several place names containing the element "bog," such as Boggehull (modern-day Boughall) in Nottinghamshire and Boggebi (modern-day Bugby) in Yorkshire. These place names may have influenced the development of the surname "BOGGES" in their respective areas.
During the 13th century, the surname appeared in various spellings, including "Bogg," "Bogge," and "Bogges." One notable bearer of this name was John Bogges, a merchant from London who was mentioned in tax records from 1292.
In the 15th century, the name appeared in the Paston Letters, a collection of correspondence between members of the Paston family in Norfolk. In one letter dated 1459, a certain "Robert Bogges" is mentioned as a witness to a land transaction.
Another individual of note was William Bogges, a scholar and clergyman who lived in the late 16th century. He was born in Lincolnshire in 1546 and attended the University of Cambridge, where he earned his Master of Arts degree. Bogges later became the rector of St. Mary's Church in Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare.
During the 17th century, the surname "BOGGES" was found in various parts of England, including Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Norfolk. One prominent bearer of this name was Thomas Bogges, a wealthy landowner from Yorkshire who was born in 1612 and died in 1689.
In the 18th century, the name continued to be present in England, with notable individuals such as John Bogges (1724-1789), a successful merchant from London, and Elizabeth Bogges (1742-1818), a renowned author and poet from Warwickshire.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bogges
Among Census respondents with the surname Bogges, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.3%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (4.6%) and Two or More Races (4.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Bogges 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 Bogges surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White83.3% · 90
- American Indian and Alaska Native4.6% · 5
- Two or more races4.6% · 5
- Black or African American2.8% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bogges
Bogges 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
#140,157
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-9 bearers (-7.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16,048 places
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-11 bearers (-9.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,778 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #124,109 | 128 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #140,157 | 119 | 0.04 | -9 bearers (-7.0%) | Down 16,048 places |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | -11 bearers (-9.2%) | Down 10,778 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 Bogges 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 | #140,157 | #150,935 | -7.7% |
| Count | 119 | 108 | -9.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bogges bearers went from 119 to 108 (-9.2% change). The surname moved down 10,778 positions in the national ranking, going from #140,157 to #150,935.
FAQ
Bogges surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bogges?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Bogges. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Bogges?
Bogges ranks #150,935 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 108 people with the surname Bogges. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Bogges.
Has Bogges become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bogges went from 119 recorded bearers to 108. That is a decrease of 11 (-9.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #140,157 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Bogges?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bogges, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.3%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (4.6%) and Two or More Races (4.6%). 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 Bogges in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.3% (90 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bogges appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (83.3%), American Indian/Alaska Native (4.6%), Two or More Races (4.6%). 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 Bogges (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 Bogges mean?
An English surname derived from the Norman-French word "bogeis" meaning "bow maker." 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 Bogges (0.04 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 Bogges?
For a quick modern take, check how common the surname Bogges is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.