2000
#122,534
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 130
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Boogren
A Scandinavian surname derived from the Old Norse word "bogi" meaning small herd.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Boogren. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Boogren 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Boogren in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Boogren, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Boogren
The surname Boogren is of Swedish origin, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the small village of Boogen, located in the picturesque region of Dalarna, central Sweden. The name itself is derived from the Old Swedish words "bo" meaning a settlement or farmstead, and "gren" which translates to a branch or offshoot.
In the early 1600s, the Boogren name can be found in parish records from the Dalarna region, often spelled as Boogren, Bogren, or Boögren. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of Nils Boogren, a farmer born in 1612 in the village of Boogen.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Boogren family produced several notable figures. Lars Boogren (1635-1701) was a respected blacksmith known for his intricate metalwork, while Anna Boogren (1672-1738) was a skilled weaver whose tapestries adorned the homes of local nobility.
As the Boogren family spread across Sweden, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as Booggren, Booggrin, and Boögrin. In the late 18th century, a branch of the family settled in the coastal town of Gävle, where they became successful merchants. One prominent member was Erik Boogren (1756-1822), a wealthy trader who established a thriving business exporting timber and iron ore.
The 19th century saw the Boogren name travel beyond Sweden's borders. Magnus Boogren (1810-1892), a skilled carpenter, emigrated to the United States in 1845, settling in Minnesota. He later became a respected member of the local Swedish community and was instrumental in the construction of several churches and public buildings.
Another notable figure was Ingrid Boogren (1875-1952), a pioneering Swedish feminist and suffragette. Born in Stockholm, she dedicated her life to advocating for women's rights and played a crucial role in the eventual granting of universal suffrage in Sweden in 1921.
Throughout its history, the Boogren surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, from farmers and artisans to merchants and activists. While its origins can be traced back to a small Swedish village, the name has since spread across the globe, a testament to the journey and resilience of its bearers.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Boogren
Among Census respondents with the surname Boogren, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Boogren 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 Boogren surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.9% · 107
- Hispanic or Latino3.4% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.5% · 3
- Two or more races2.5% · 3
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Boogren
Boogren 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
#129,825
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 131
+1 bearers (+0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,291 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-12 bearers (-9.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,963 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #122,534 | 130 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #129,825 | 131 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.8%) | Down 7,291 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | -12 bearers (-9.2%) | Down 12,963 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 Boogren 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 | #129,825 | #142,788 | -10.0% |
| Count | 131 | 119 | -9.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Boogren bearers went from 131 to 119 (-9.2% change). The surname moved down 12,963 positions in the national ranking, going from #129,825 to #142,788.
FAQ
Boogren surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Boogren?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Boogren. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Boogren?
Boogren ranks #142,788 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 119 people with the surname Boogren. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), 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 Boogren.
Has Boogren become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Boogren went from 131 recorded bearers to 119. That is a decrease of 12 (-9.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #129,825 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Boogren?
Among Census respondents with the surname Boogren, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.5%). 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 Boogren in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.9% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Boogren appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.9%), Hispanic (3.4%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.5%). 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 Boogren (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 Boogren mean?
A Scandinavian surname derived from the Old Norse word "bogi" meaning small herd. 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 Boogren (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 Americans have the surname Boogren?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.