Bogard History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEtymology of BogardWhat does the name Bogard mean? The Bogard surname may have been a topographic name for someone living by an orchard, or a habitational name taken on from any of various places named with this word. Early Origins of the Bogard familyThe surname Bogard was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Amsterdam, an ancient 13th century town held by the Lords of Amstel. Giesebrecht II built a castle there. Geisbrecht III built the dam to keep out the sea. It is first mentioned in charters of 1275 when Floris IV, the count of Holland granted its charter. It became a city of great mercantile wealth. It hold great treasures of art. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family. Bogard is a Dutch toponymic surname meaning "orchard" and may indicate the occupational fruit grower. One of the first records of the name was found in Belgium, where Woitini Bongart was recorded at Avelgem in 1281. Jan van den Boeghaerde was listed as a knight in 1398. Claise vanden Boongaerde or Boengart was found in Wervik in 1393. Arnekin Bogart was listed in 1399 and later, Willems van den Boemgarde was recorded in 1418 as Willem van den Bogarde, Knight. Early History of the Bogard familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bogard research. Another 163 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1281, 1393, 1398, 1399, 1418, 1475, 1479, 1500, 1537, 1541, 1555, 1569, 1630, 1675, 1705 and 1830 are included under the topic Early Bogard History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bogard Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Bogaert, Bogaart, Bogaerde, Bogard, Bogarde, Bogaerds, Bogaers, Bogaerts and many more. Early Notables of the Bogard familyAnother 39 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Bogard Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bogard RankingIn the United States, the name Bogard is the 8,857th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Bogard is ranked the 8,649th most popular surname with an estimated 500 - 1,000 people with that name. 2 Migration of the Bogard familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Gysbert Bogart, who arrived in New York, NY in 1640; Cornelis Cornelisse Bogaert, who arrived in New York in 1640; Theunis Gysbertse Bogaert, who arrived in New York in 1652.
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