2010
#93,513
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 196
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.07
Very Rare Last name
Bhowmick
A Brahmin surname indicating someone from Bengal region of eastern India.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 393 Americans carry the last name Bhowmick. That puts it at #62,967 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.11 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 872,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bhowmick 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
393
1 in 872,148
Census rank
#62,967
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
343
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 343 bearers of the surname Bhowmick in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.11 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 62967th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bhowmick, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.6%) and White (1.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bhowmick
The surname "BHOWMICK" originated in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the region of Bengal, which is now divided between the nation of Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal. The name dates back to the medieval period, potentially as early as the 11th or 12th century.
The name "BHOWMICK" is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Bhaumika," which translates to "landowner" or "farmer." It was likely a title or occupational name given to individuals who owned or worked on agricultural lands in the region. Variations in spelling, such as "BHOWMIK" or "BHOUMICK," are also found in historical records.
One of the earliest known references to the name "BHOWMICK" can be found in land grant records and revenue documents from the Pala Empire, which ruled over parts of Bengal and Bihar between the 8th and 12th centuries. These documents often listed landowners and farmers by their surnames, including variations of "BHOWMICK."
In the 16th century, during the reign of the Mughal Empire, the name "BHOWMICK" appeared in various administrative records and tax registers, particularly in regions that are now part of modern-day Bangladesh. This suggests that individuals with this surname held notable positions or owned significant landholdings during that era.
Historically, the name "BHOWMICK" has been associated with several notable figures, including:
1. Jogesh Chandra Bhowmick (1868-1935), a renowned Bengali writer and educationist who played a significant role in the Bengali literary renaissance.
2. Birendranath Bhowmick (1842-1914), a prominent Indian lawyer and one of the founding members of the Indian National Congress.
3. Satish Chandra Bhowmick (1912-1992), a celebrated Indian artist and sculptor known for his intricate terracotta works.
4. Shyama Prasad Bhowmick (1899-1976), a distinguished Bengali poet and literary critic who contributed significantly to the development of modern Bengali literature.
5. Debendra Chandra Bhowmick (1870-1949), a revered educator and social reformer who advocated for women's education and the abolition of the caste system.
Additionally, the name "BHOWMICK" has been associated with various place names and localities in Bangladesh and West Bengal, often reflecting the historical presence of families with this surname in those regions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bhowmick
Among Census respondents with the surname Bhowmick, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.6%) and White (1.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Bhowmick 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 Bhowmick surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander95.0% · 326
- Two or more races2.6% · 9
- White1.2% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino0.6% · 2
- Black or African American0.3% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bhowmick
Bhowmick appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#62,967
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 343
+147 bearers (+75.0%)
Per 100,000 0.11
Rank movement Up 30,546 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #93,513 | 196 | 0.07 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #62,967 | 343 | 0.11 | +147 bearers (+75.0%) | Up 30,546 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 Bhowmick 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 | #93,513 | #62,967 | 32.7% |
| Count | 196 | 343 | 75.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.07 | 0.11 | 63.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bhowmick bearers went from 196 to 343 (+75.0% change). The surname moved up 30,546 positions in the national ranking, going from #93,513 to #62,967.
FAQ
Bhowmick surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bhowmick?
Name Census estimates that about 393 living Americans carry the surname Bhowmick. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 872,148 residents.
How common is Bhowmick?
Bhowmick ranks #62,967 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.11 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 343 people with the surname Bhowmick. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (393), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.11 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.11 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 Bhowmick.
Has Bhowmick become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bhowmick went from 196 recorded bearers to 343. That is an increase of 147 (+75.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #93,513 to #62,967.
What does the Census say about the background of Bhowmick?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bhowmick, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.6%) and White (1.2%). 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?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Bhowmick in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.0% (326 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bhowmick appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (95.0%), Two or More Races (2.6%), White (1.2%). 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 Bhowmick (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 Bhowmick mean?
A Brahmin surname indicating someone from Bengal region of eastern India. 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 Bhowmick (0.11 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 share the surname Bhowmick?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.