2000
#131,366
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bogusky
A Polish or Slavic surname likely derived from the word "bogaty" meaning rich or wealthy.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Bogusky. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bogusky 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
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Bogusky in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bogusky, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.9%) and Hispanic (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bogusky
The surname "Bogusky" is believed to have originated in Poland, where it first appeared in the Middle Ages. It is a Polish derivative of the Slavic word "bogaty," meaning "wealthy" or "prosperous." This suggests that the name was likely given to someone who had attained a certain level of affluence or success.
The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical records from the 14th century in the regions of Silesia and Lesser Poland. It was initially spelled in various ways, such as "Boguski," "Bogucki," and "Bogutski," reflecting the regional dialects and spelling conventions of the time.
One notable historical figure bearing this surname was Jan Boguski (1568-1642), a Polish nobleman and military commander who played a significant role in the Polish-Swedish War of the 17th century. He was recognized for his bravery and strategic leadership during the conflict.
In the 18th century, Stanisław Boguski (1720-1788) was a prominent Polish scholar and philosopher, known for his contributions to the fields of logic and epistemology. His works were widely studied and influential in academic circles across Europe.
As the name spread beyond Poland, it underwent various spelling variations in different regions. In Russia, for instance, it was commonly rendered as "Bogutsky" or "Bogutski," while in German-speaking areas, it appeared as "Bogutzki" or "Bogutschki."
A notable bearer of the name in the 19th century was Józef Boguski (1817-1891), a Polish writer and historian who authored several books on the history and culture of his native region of Silesia.
Another notable figure was Maria Boguska (1889-1972), a Polish activist and feminist who campaigned tirelessly for women's rights and educational opportunities in the early 20th century.
Throughout its history, the surname "Bogusky" has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including academics, military leaders, writers, and activists, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have carried this name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bogusky
Among Census respondents with the surname Bogusky, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.9%) and Hispanic (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Bogusky 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 Bogusky surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.3% · 92
- Two or more races3.9% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bogusky
Bogusky 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
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-16 bearers (-13.4%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 25,868 places
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 3,052 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #131,366 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | -16 bearers (-13.4%) | Down 25,868 places |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Up 3,052 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 Bogusky 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 | #157,234 | #154,182 | 1.9% |
| Count | 103 | 103 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 14.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bogusky bearers went from 103 to 103 (+0.0% change). The surname moved up 3,052 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #154,182.
FAQ
Bogusky surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bogusky?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Bogusky. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Bogusky?
Bogusky ranks #154,182 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 103 people with the surname Bogusky. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), 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 Bogusky.
Has Bogusky become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bogusky went from 103 recorded bearers to 103. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Bogusky?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bogusky, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.9%) and Hispanic (2.9%). 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 Bogusky in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.3% (92 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bogusky appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.3%), Two or More Races (3.9%), Hispanic (2.9%). 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 Bogusky (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 Bogusky mean?
A Polish or Slavic surname likely derived from the word "bogaty" meaning rich or wealthy. 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 Bogusky (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 many people have the surname Bogusky?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.