2000
#134,929
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bohus
A surname of Hungarian origin, possibly derived from a place name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 143 Americans carry the last name Bohus. That puts it at #138,300 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,396,883 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bohus 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
143
1 in 2,396,883
Census rank
#138,300
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
125
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 125 bearers of the surname Bohus in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 138300th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bohus, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Black (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bohus
The surname Bohus has its origins in Hungary, dating back to the early 14th century. It is believed to have evolved from the Hungarian word "bó," which means "cattle" or "ox." The name was likely initially given to individuals who worked as cattle herders or ranchers.
During the Middle Ages, the Bohus name appeared in various historical records and documents, such as land registries and tax rolls. One notable mention of the name can be found in the Codex Diplomatics Hungariae, a collection of medieval Hungarian charters from the 11th to the 14th centuries.
The earliest recorded bearer of the Bohus surname was János Bohus, a landowner and cattle rancher who lived in the village of Bóhus (now known as Bohunice) in western Slovakia during the late 13th century. The village's name is derived from the same root as the surname, further reinforcing the connection between the name and the cattle-herding profession.
Over time, the Bohus name spread to other regions of Hungary and the surrounding areas. In the 15th century, a prominent figure named Mihály Bohus was a successful merchant and landowner in the city of Buda (now part of Budapest). He played a significant role in the city's economic and political affairs during that period.
Another notable individual with the Bohus surname was István Bohus, who lived in the 16th century and was a renowned military commander in the service of the Hungarian king. He gained recognition for his bravery and leadership during the Ottoman-Hungarian wars.
In the 18th century, a prominent scholar and writer named György Bohus made significant contributions to the field of Hungarian literature and linguistics. He authored several books and essays on the Hungarian language and its history.
During the 19th century, the Bohus family produced several notable figures, including János Bohus, a influential landowner and politician who served as a member of the Hungarian parliament in the mid-1800s.
Throughout history, the Bohus surname has undergone various spelling variations, such as Bohusz, Bohuš, and Bohucz, reflecting the linguistic and cultural influences of different regions and time periods. However, the core meaning and connection to cattle herding and ranching have remained consistent.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bohus
Among Census respondents with the surname Bohus, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Black (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Bohus 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 Bohus surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.6% · 117
- Hispanic or Latino4.8% · 6
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bohus
Bohus 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
#137,327
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
+7 bearers (+6.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,398 places
2020
#138,300
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
+3 bearers (+2.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 973 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,929 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #137,327 | 122 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.1%) | Down 2,398 places |
| 2020 | #138,300 | 125 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.5%) | Down 973 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 Bohus 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 | #137,327 | #138,300 | -0.7% |
| Count | 122 | 125 | 2.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bohus bearers went from 122 to 125 (+2.5% change). The surname moved down 973 positions in the national ranking, going from #137,327 to #138,300.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Bohus
FAQ
Bohus surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bohus?
Name Census estimates that about 143 living Americans carry the surname Bohus. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,396,883 residents.
How common is Bohus?
Bohus ranks #138,300 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 125 people with the surname Bohus. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (143), 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 Bohus.
Has Bohus become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bohus went from 122 recorded bearers to 125. That is an increase of 3 (+2.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #137,327 to #138,300.
What does the Census say about the background of Bohus?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bohus, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Black (0.8%). 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 Bohus in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.6% (117 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bohus appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.6%), Hispanic (4.8%), Black (0.8%). 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 Bohus (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 Bohus mean?
A surname of Hungarian origin, possibly derived from a place name. 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 Bohus (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 Bohus?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the last name Bohus on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.