Explore the Family Name Bomberger
The meaning of Bomberger
German and Jewish (western Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from Bamberg in Germany.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bomberger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bomberger saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 15,973rd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 17,691st place, a drop of approximately 10.76%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased by about 5.03%, from 1,670 in 2000 to 1,586 in 2010. The proportion of people named Bomberger per 100,000 people also experienced a decline of 12.9%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,973 | #17,691 | -10.76% |
| Count | 1,670 | 1,586 | -5.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.54 | -12.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bomberger
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Bomberger identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a marginal decrease of 0.42% over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander fell by 18.52%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category dropped to zero by 2010. However, the Hispanic demographic saw an increase of 19.84%. There was also a notable rise of 18.89% in the number of individuals who identified with two or more races. The Black category, however, was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.99% | 95.59% | -0.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 1.51% | 19.84% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 1.07% | 18.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.08% | 0.88% | -18.52% |
| Black | 0.48% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.3% | 0% | 0% |