2000
#140,756
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bangma
A surname derived from the Mongolian word "Bangma" meaning "rich" or "prosperous".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 147 Americans carry the last name Bangma. That puts it at #136,082 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,331,662 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bangma surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
147
1 in 2,331,662
Census rank
#136,082
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
128
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 128 bearers of the surname Bangma in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 136082nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bangma, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bangma
The surname Bangma is of Dutch origin, with its roots traced back to the 16th century in the Netherlands. It is believed to have derived from a combination of the Dutch words "bang" meaning "afraid" and "ma" meaning "mother," possibly referring to a timid or anxious woman.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bangma can be found in the Dutch census records from the city of Leiden in the year 1585, where a family with the surname is listed as residing in the city. There are also mentions of the name in historical property records from the province of Friesland, dating back to the late 17th century.
In the 18th century, the name Bangma appears in several church records from the towns of Harlingen and Leeuwarden in Friesland. One notable individual bearing this surname was Pieter Bangma, a merchant and ship owner from Harlingen, who lived from 1712 to 1789.
The 19th century saw the arrival of Bangma families in other parts of Europe and North America, as they sought new opportunities and better living conditions. One such individual was Johannes Bangma, born in 1821 in the village of Bakkeveen, Friesland. He emigrated to the United States in 1848 and settled in Michigan, where he became a successful farmer.
Another notable figure with the surname Bangma was Gerrit Bangma, a Dutch politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Netherlands from 1901 to 1905. He was born in 1846 in the town of Drachten and played a significant role in shaping the country's foreign policy during his tenure.
In the 20th century, the name Bangma continued to be found in various parts of the Netherlands and among Dutch communities abroad. One such individual was Hendrik Bangma, born in 1908 in Leeuwarden, who became a renowned physicist and made significant contributions to the field of solid-state physics.
Overall, the surname Bangma has a rich history that can be traced back to the Netherlands, with its origins likely rooted in the Dutch language and culture. While the name may not be as widely recognized as some other Dutch surnames, it has been carried by individuals who have made notable contributions in various fields throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bangma
Among Census respondents with the surname Bangma, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Bangma bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Bangma surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.0% · 119
- Hispanic or Latino7.0% · 9
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bangma
Bangma appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#130,610
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 130
+21 bearers (+19.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 10,146 places
2020
#136,082
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
-2 bearers (-1.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,472 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #140,756 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #130,610 | 130 | 0.04 | +21 bearers (+19.3%) | Up 10,146 places |
| 2020 | #136,082 | 128 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.5%) | Down 5,472 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Bangma surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #130,610 | #136,082 | -4.2% |
| Count | 130 | 128 | -1.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 7.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bangma bearers went from 130 to 128 (-1.5% change). The surname moved down 5,472 positions in the national ranking, going from #130,610 to #136,082.
FAQ
Bangma surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bangma?
Name Census estimates that about 147 living Americans carry the surname Bangma. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,331,662 residents.
How common is Bangma?
Bangma ranks #136,082 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 128 people with the surname Bangma. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (147), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Bangma.
Has Bangma become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bangma went from 130 recorded bearers to 128. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #130,610 to #136,082.
What does the Census say about the background of Bangma?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bangma, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Bangma in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.0% (119 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bangma appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.0%), Hispanic (7.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Bangma (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Bangma mean?
A surname derived from the Mongolian word "Bangma" meaning "rich" or "prosperous". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Bangma (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Bangma?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.