2000
#127,186
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Bohatch
Ukrainian surname meaning "rich person" or "wealthy person".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Bohatch. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bohatch 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
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Bohatch in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bohatch, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.0%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bohatch
The surname Bohatch originates from the Czech Republic and can be traced back to the early 16th century. It is derived from the Czech word "bohaty," meaning wealthy or prosperous, indicating that the name was likely given to someone who was considered affluent or successful in their community.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bohatch can be found in the village of Bohačice, located in the South Moravian region of the Czech Republic. The village's name is believed to have derived from the same root as the surname, further solidifying its connection to wealth and prosperity.
Historical records from the 16th and 17th centuries in the Czech lands mention several individuals bearing the surname Bohatch. One notable example is Jan Bohatch, a prominent merchant who lived in the city of Brno in the late 16th century. His success in trade and business likely contributed to the association of the name with wealth and affluence.
In the 18th century, the Bohatch family expanded their influence and presence throughout the Czech lands. One significant figure from this period was Václav Bohatch (1720-1789), a respected scholar and philosopher who taught at the University of Prague. His writings on ethics and morality earned him recognition among the intellectual elite of his time.
As the Bohatch surname spread beyond the Czech Republic, it underwent various spelling variations. In Germany, for instance, it was sometimes spelled as Bohatscher or Bohatsch, while in other regions, it appeared as Bohacz or Bohač.
Another notable individual with the Bohatch surname was Josef Bohatch (1833-1892), a Czech politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Reichsrat, the parliamentary assembly of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. He was a vocal advocate for Czech national interests and played a significant role in the political landscape of his time.
In the 20th century, one of the most prominent figures bearing the Bohatch name was Jaroslav Bohatch (1901-1976), a renowned Czech artist and sculptor. His works, which often depicted scenes from Czech folklore and mythology, can be found in various museums and public spaces throughout the Czech Republic.
While the surname Bohatch may have originated from a specific region and time period, its connection to wealth and prosperity has endured throughout history, making it a distinctive and meaningful surname in the Czech cultural heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bohatch
Among Census respondents with the surname Bohatch, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.0%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Bohatch 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 Bohatch surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.1% · 105
- Hispanic or Latino7.0% · 8
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bohatch
Bohatch 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
#133,863
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
+2 bearers (+1.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,677 places
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
-12 bearers (-9.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,632 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #127,186 | 124 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #133,863 | 126 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.6%) | Down 6,677 places |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | -12 bearers (-9.5%) | Down 12,632 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 Bohatch 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 | #133,863 | #146,495 | -9.4% |
| Count | 126 | 114 | -9.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bohatch bearers went from 126 to 114 (-9.5% change). The surname moved down 12,632 positions in the national ranking, going from #133,863 to #146,495.
FAQ
Bohatch surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bohatch?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Bohatch. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Bohatch?
Bohatch ranks #146,495 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 114 people with the surname Bohatch. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), 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 Bohatch.
Has Bohatch become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bohatch went from 126 recorded bearers to 114. That is a decrease of 12 (-9.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #133,863 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Bohatch?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bohatch, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.0%) and Two or More Races (0.9%). 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 Bohatch in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.1% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bohatch appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.1%), Hispanic (7.0%), Two or More Races (0.9%). 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 Bohatch (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 Bohatch mean?
Ukrainian surname meaning "rich person" or "wealthy person". 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 Bohatch (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 many people have the last name Bohatch?
See how common the surname Bohatch is on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.