Show ContentsBogert History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The Bogert 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 Bogert family

The surname Bogert 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.

Bogert 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 Bogert family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bogert 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 Bogert History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Bogert Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bogaert, Bogaart, Bogaerde, Bogard, Bogarde, Bogaerds, Bogaers, Bogaerts and many more.

Early Notables of the Bogert family

Another 39 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Bogert Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Bogert Ranking

In the United States, the name Bogert is the 18,330th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1


United States Bogert migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Bogert Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
  • Jan Laurensz Bogert, who landed in New York in 1663 2
Bogert Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Nicholas Bogert, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1727 2
  • Peter Bogert, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1744 2
Bogert Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Mr. Bogert, who arrived in Mobile, Ala in 1822 2

Canada Bogert migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Bogert Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
  • Mr. Christopher Bogert U.E. who settled in Canada c. 1783 3

Contemporary Notables of the name Bogert (post 1700) +

  • John Voorhis "Tim" Bogert III (1944-2021), American musician, known for his work with Vanilla Fudge, Cactus and the power trio Beck, Bogert & Appice
  • Tim Bogert (b. 1944), American bass player best known for his bass solos and his work with Vanilla Fudge
  • William Bogert (b. 1936), American character actor
  • George Henry Bogert (1864-1944), American landscape painter
  • Charles Mitchill Bogert (1908-1992), American herpetologist, and curator of herpetology and researcher for the American Museum of Natural History
  • Major-General Mortimer Patrick Bogert (1908-1999), Commanding Officer, 2nd Canadian Brigade from 1944 to 1945 4
  • Susan Bogert Warner (1819-1885), American novelist


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
  2. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
  3. Rubincam, Milton. The Old United Empire Loyalists List. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, 1976. (Originally published as; United Empire Loyalists. The Centennial of the Settlement of Upper Canada. Rose Publishing Company, 1885.) ISBN 0-8063-0331-X
  4. Generals of World War II. (Retrieved 2011, September 8) Mortimer Bogert. Retrieved from http://generals.dk/general/Bogert/Mortimer_Patrick/Canada.html


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