Bohach last name popularity, history, and meaning

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

Meaning of Bohach

A surname of Ukrainian origin meaning a wealthy or prosperous person.

Bohach, 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 Bohach surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bohach in America

Bohach is the 67747th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bohach surname appeared 291 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Bohach.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bohach 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.

20102000Change (%)
Rank67747622368.48%
Count291301-3.38%
Proportion per 100k0.100.11-9.52%

The history of the last name Bohach

The surname Bohach is of Ukrainian origin, with roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the western regions of modern-day Ukraine, particularly in the areas around Lviv and Ternopil.

The name Bohach is derived from the Ukrainian word "bohaty," which means "rich" or "wealthy." It was likely initially bestowed upon individuals or families who possessed significant wealth or land holdings. The variations in spelling, such as Bohacz or Bogacz, are also found throughout historical records.

One of the earliest known mentions of the Bohach surname can be found in the Lviv Archeparchy's records from the late 16th century. These documents detail the lives and activities of several prominent Bohach families within the region's noble and merchant classes.

In the 17th century, the Bohach name appeared in various Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth records, indicating the spread of the surname beyond Ukraine's borders. Notable individuals include Ivan Bohach, a prominent landowner and military leader who fought against the Turks in the late 1600s.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Bohach surname continued to be prevalent in western Ukraine, with several members of the family achieving distinction in various fields. One such individual was Hryhoriy Bohach (1763-1831), a respected scholar and educator who authored numerous works on Ukrainian history and culture.

Another notable figure was Oleksandr Bohach (1846-1917), a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Austro-Hungarian parliament, representing the interests of Ukrainian communities within the empire.

In the early 20th century, the Bohach name gained further recognition with the achievements of Pavlo Bohach (1883-1962), a renowned Ukrainian painter and art educator whose works are now held in several prestigious museums and galleries.

Throughout its history, the Bohach surname has been associated with a diverse range of professions and accomplishments, reflecting the varied backgrounds and experiences of those who carried the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bohach

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

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 Bohach was:

Race/EthnicityPercentageTotal Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only97.94%285
Non-Hispanic Black Only(S)%(S)
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only(S)%(S)
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native0.00%0
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races0.00%0
Hispanic Origin(S)%(S)

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 Bohach has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

20102000Change (%)
White97.94%97.67%0.28%
Black(S)%(S)%(S)%
Asian and Pacific Islander(S)%(S)%(S)%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0.00%0.00%0.00%
Two or More Races0.00%(S)%(S)%
Hispanic(S)%(S)%(S)%

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

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