Explore the Family Name Beaumier
The meaning of Beaumier
1. French Canadian: altered form of French Boesmé or Boismé, a habitational name from Boismé, a place in Deux-Sèvres. The surnames Boesmé and Boismé are very rare or extinct, respectively, in France. Compare Boismier, Bomia, and Bomier. 2. In some cases possibly also French: variant of Baumier, a topographic name derived from baume, a regional form of balme ‘cave’. History: The progenitor of (the majority of) the American Beaumiers was Jean Boesmé or Boismé from the Poitou region of France, who arrived in Quebec City, QC, in 1665. His surname or the surname of his descendants has been altered to Bohémier, Beaumier, Boismier, Bomier, Bomia, and Bomya. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Lucien, Cecile, Gaston, Jacques, Valmont, Yves.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Beaumier in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Beaumier has increased in recent years. In 2000, Beaumier was ranked 44,574th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 41,100th spot, marking a growth of 7.79%. The number of individuals with the Beaumier surname also rose from 454 to 530 during this decade, an increase of 16.74%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also saw an uptick, growing from 0.17 to 0.18, a change of 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,574 | #41,100 | 7.79% |
| Count | 454 | 530 | 16.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.18 | 5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beaumier
The Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Beaumier indicates some shifts as well. In 2000, the majority of those with the Beaumier surname identified as White, at 94.05%, and this figure remained high in 2010 at 92.45%, despite a slight decrease. There was an increase in individuals identifying as two or more ethnicities, rising from 1.76% to 3.58%. On the other hand, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped to zero in 2010 from 1.54% in 2000. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic decreased from 1.76% to 1.32%. Notably, the proportion identifying as Black rose from zero to 1.32%. The figures for American Indian and Alaskan Native remained consistent at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.05% | 92.45% | -1.7% |
| Two or More Races | 1.76% | 3.58% | 103.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 1.32% | -25% |
| Black | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.54% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |