2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bojrab
A variant spelling of an Arabic surname referring to one who comes from the village of Bujrah.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Bojrab. That puts it at #155,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,954,779 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bojrab 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
116
1 in 2,954,779
Census rank
#155,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
101
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 101 bearers of the surname Bojrab in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bojrab, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Black (1.0%) and Hispanic (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bojrab
The surname BOJRAB originates from the ancient Persian region of Khorasan, now located in northeastern Iran, during the 8th century AD. It is believed to be derived from the Persian words "boj" meaning "flame" and "rab" meaning "master" or "lord," potentially referring to a person who was a master of fire or a skilled blacksmith.
Historical records suggest that the BOJRAB name first appeared in the city of Nishapur, a prominent cultural and intellectual center in the region during the Islamic Golden Age. The name is mentioned in a collection of Persian poetry from the 10th century, indicating its presence among the educated classes of the time.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the BOJRAB surname was Abul Hasan Ali ibn Ahmad BOJRAB, a renowned Persian philosopher and astronomer who lived in Nishapur in the late 10th century. His works on astronomy and mathematics were highly influential during the medieval period.
In the 12th century, the BOJRAB name appeared in the records of the Seljuk Empire, which ruled over a vast territory stretching from Anatolia to the Persian Gulf. A prominent figure was Shams al-Din BOJRAB, a skilled architect who oversaw the construction of several mosques and madrasas in the city of Isfahan.
During the Mongol invasion of Persia in the 13th century, a man named Jalal al-Din BOJRAB was mentioned in historical accounts as a brave warrior who fought against the invading forces. He is said to have died heroically defending the city of Nishapur.
In the 16th century, a Persian poet named Mirza Ghazi BOJRAB gained recognition for his mystical and spiritual poetry, which was widely read and appreciated across the Persian-speaking world.
As the BOJRAB surname spread beyond its origins in Khorasan, it was also found in regions like Afghanistan and parts of Central Asia, where it underwent various spelling variations, such as BOJRAB, BOJRAAB, and BOJRABI.
While the BOJRAB surname is not among the most common in the modern era, its rich historical roots in the Persian cultural and intellectual tradition serve as a testament to its enduring legacy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bojrab
Among Census respondents with the surname Bojrab, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Black (1.0%) and Hispanic (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Bojrab 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 Bojrab surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.0% · 96
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino1.0% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bojrab
Bojrab 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
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+9 bearers (+8.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 294 places
2020
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-14 bearers (-12.2%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 11,129 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #143,847 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+8.5%) | Down 294 places |
| 2020 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | -14 bearers (-12.2%) | Down 11,129 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 Bojrab 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 | #144,141 | #155,270 | -7.7% |
| Count | 115 | 101 | -12.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -15.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bojrab bearers went from 115 to 101 (-12.2% change). The surname moved down 11,129 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #155,270.
FAQ
Bojrab surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bojrab?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Bojrab. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Bojrab?
Bojrab ranks #155,270 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 101 people with the surname Bojrab. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (116), 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 Bojrab.
Has Bojrab become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bojrab went from 115 recorded bearers to 101. That is a decrease of 14 (-12.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #144,141 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Bojrab?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bojrab, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Black (1.0%) and Hispanic (1.0%). 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 Bojrab in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.0% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bojrab appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.0%), Black (1.0%), Hispanic (1.0%). 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 Bojrab (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 Bojrab mean?
A variant spelling of an Arabic surname referring to one who comes from the village of Bujrah. 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 Bojrab (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 share the surname Bojrab?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.