Explore the Family Name Bomer
The meaning of Bomer
1. Dutch: variant of Boomer. 2. North German (Bömer): variant of Böhmer (see Boehmer). Compare Boemer.
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How common is the last name Bomer in the United States?
The surname Bomer, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 31,167 in terms of commonality and fell to 35,057 by 2010, a decline of approximately 12.48%. The number of individuals with this surname also dropped from 704 in 2000 to 643 in 2010, marking a decrease of around 8.66%. As a proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of the Bomer surname dropped by 15.38% over that decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,167 | #35,057 | -12.48% |
| Count | 704 | 643 | -8.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.22 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bomer
As per the ethnic identity distribution for the Bomer surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census, a significant majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with minute changes of -0.04% over the decade. Those identifying as Black saw a slight increase from 15.63% in 2000 to 16.33% in 2010. The percentage of individuals with the Bomer surname who identified as having two or more races slightly decreased from 2.27% to 2.02%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a decrease of 9.79%. The census reported no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.41% | 78.38% | -0.04% |
| Black | 15.63% | 16.33% | 4.48% |
| Hispanic | 3.27% | 2.95% | -9.79% |
| Two or More Races | 2.27% | 2.02% | -11.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |