Bogan

Bogan Meaning & Origin

About Bogan
The surname Bogan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "bogan," meaning "a soft or lazy person." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was perceived as being idle or sluggish. Over time, this nickname evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Bogan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Bogan: 8,034
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,425
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.72

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bogan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Bogan is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PKN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1 G AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈboʊgən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bogan in Braille

Here's how to represent Bogan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Bogan in braille

How to sign the name Bogan using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Bogan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Bogan in sign language

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