Explore the Family Name Bommer
The meaning of Bommer
1. German and Swiss German: habitational name for someone from Bommen in Switzerland and Bavaria. 2. Altered form of German Baumer. Some characteristic forenames: German Arno, Aloysius, Otto.
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How common is the last name Bommer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bommer has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked at 38,464 but dropped to 43,369 by 2010, indicating a 12.75% decrease in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 541 in 2000 to 498 in 2010, marking a decrease of 7.95%. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 15%, from 0.2 to 0.17 over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,464 | #43,369 | -12.75% |
| Count | 541 | 498 | -7.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bommer
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bommer between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 88.91% in 2000 to 86.75% in 2010. There was no change in Asian/Pacific Islander or those identifying with two or more races, which remained constant at zero. However, there was an increase in the percentage of Hispanics and Blacks carrying the Bommer surname, with Hispanics more than doubling from 1.29% to 2.61% and Blacks increasing from 9.24% to 10.44%. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives remained unchanged at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.91% | 86.75% | -2.43% |
| Black | 9.24% | 10.44% | 12.99% |
| Hispanic | 1.29% | 2.61% | 102.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |