Explore the Family Name Boomer
The meaning of Boomer
1. Dutch: occupational name for a guard at a barrier (Dutch slagboom) or for a lumberjack (with reference to boom ‘tree’). 2. Americanized form of German Böhmer (see Boehmer) or Baumer or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname. 3. Irish (Antrim): unexplained, reportedly brought to Northern Ireland by French Huguenot refugees in the early 18th century.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Boomer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Boomer has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010, both in terms of its rank and count. In 2000, it was ranked as the 13,149th most popular surname whereas it moved up to the 12,968th position in 2010, a growth of approximately 1.38%. The count of individuals carrying this surname also rose from 2,132 in 2000 to 2,368 in 2010, marking an 11.07% increase. The proportion of individuals with the surname per 100k remained relatively stable, moving from 0.79 in 2000 to 0.8 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,149 | #12,968 | 1.38% |
| Count | 2,132 | 2,368 | 11.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.79 | 0.8 | 1.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boomer
In regards to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Boomer, there have been some changes noted between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity doubled from 0.42% in 2000 to 0.80% in 2010. There was a significant increase in those identifying as two or more races, jumping from 0.89% to 2.24%. The largest group remained those of White ethnicity, although their percentage slightly decreased from 76.83% to 70.65%. Those of Hispanic ethnicity saw a noticeable rise from 1.88% to 3.25%. The Black population increased from 19.14% to 22.09%, while American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a slight increment from 0.84% to 0.97%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.83% | 70.65% | -8.04% |
| Black | 19.14% | 22.09% | 15.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 3.25% | 72.87% |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 2.24% | 151.69% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.84% | 0.97% | 15.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.42% | 0.8% | 90.48% |