Explore the Family Name Bomia
The meaning of Bomia
Americanized form of French Canadian Beaumier. Compare Bomier.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bomia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bomia has shown fluctuating popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 65,298th most popular surname, dropping slightly to the 66,371st position in 2010 — a change of -1.64 percent. However, there was an increase in the count of people with this surname: 284 people in 2000 compared to 298 in 2010, marking a 4.93 percent uptick. The proportion of people named Bomia per 100,000 individuals also decreased by 9.09 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #66,371 | -1.64% |
| Count | 284 | 298 | 4.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bomia
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Bomia identify as White, with a slight increase from 90.49 percent in 2000 to 90.60 percent in 2010. There was a noticeable rise in the percentage identifying as Hispanic, which increased by 27.01 percent. A new category emerged in 2010, with 2.68 percent identifying as belonging to two or more races. However, there was a significant drop in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, decreasing by 28.42 percent. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black during these census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.49% | 90.6% | 0.12% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 5.63% | 4.03% | -28.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.68% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.11% | 2.68% | 27.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |