Explore the Family Name Bomgardner
The meaning of Bomgardner
Altered form of Baumgardner, a surname of German and Swiss German origin.
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How common is the last name Bomgardner in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bomgardner has seen a rise in popularity in the United States. In 2000, Bomgardner was ranked 35,387th and by 2010 it had risen to 34,032nd, marking a 3.83% increase. The number of people with this surname also grew from 602 in 2000 to 668 in 2010 – an increase of nearly 11%. The proportion of individuals named Bomgardner per 100,000 people increased as well, going from 0.22 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,387 | #34,032 | 3.83% |
| Count | 602 | 668 | 10.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.23 | 4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bomgardner
Ethnic identity associated with the surname Bomgardner has shown some changes between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, around 97% of the Bomgardners identified as White, but this decreased to approximately 94.91% in 2010. The data shows an increase in the proportion of Hispanics carrying this surname, from 0.83% in 2000 to 2.10% in 2010. There is also a slight growth in those identifying as belonging to two or more races, increasing from 1.16% to 1.65%. Interestingly, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year, while a small percentage (0.75%) identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, where there had been none in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 94.91% | -2.16% |
| Hispanic | 0.83% | 2.1% | 153.01% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 1.65% | 42.24% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.75% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |