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

Boggess, 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 Boggess surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Boggess in America

Boggess is the 7140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Boggess surname appeared 4,684 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Boggess.

We can also compare 2010 data for Boggess 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 Boggess

The surname Boggess is believed to have originated in England, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "bog" and "hæs," meaning "dweller by the bog." This suggests that the name was initially given to someone who lived near a marshy or swampy area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Staffordshire from 1327, which mentions a John del Bogges. This spelling variation, "del Bogges," further supports the theory that the name is linked to a specific geographic location or feature.

In the 15th century, the name appears in various records with different spellings, such as "Boggis" and "Bogges." This was common during that time, as spelling conventions were not yet standardized.

Notably, the Boggess surname is associated with the village of Chetwynd in Shropshire, England. The village's name is derived from the Old English words "cet" and "wind," meaning "winding wood." This connection suggests that some early bearers of the Boggess name may have originated from or lived in this area.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Boggess surname was William Boggess, who was born in Chetwynd, Shropshire, in the late 15th century. Another notable figure was John Boggess, a landowner from the same village, who lived during the 16th century.

In the 17th century, the Boggess family spread to other parts of England, with records showing individuals bearing the name in counties such as Staffordshire and Warwickshire. During this time, the spelling of the surname began to stabilize as "Boggess."

One prominent individual with the Boggess surname was Thomas Boggess, a merchant from London, who lived from 1620 to 1685. He was involved in the lucrative trade with the East Indies and became a respected figure in the City of London.

Another notable Boggess was Elizabeth Boggess, born in 1670 in Warwickshire. She was known for her literary works and was a member of the informal literary circle that included the renowned writer and philosopher, Mary Astell.

In the 18th century, the Boggess family continued to thrive, with members holding various professions, including clergymen, landowners, and tradesmen. One such individual was Reverend John Boggess, born in 1725 in Staffordshire, who served as a parish priest in several rural communities.

As the centuries passed, the Boggess surname spread beyond England, with families migrating to other parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and Australia. However, the name's roots can be traced back to its English origins and the medieval period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Boggess

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

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

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