Find out how popular the last name Boman is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Boman.

Boman, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Boman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Boman in America

Boman is the 11193rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Boman surname appeared 2,825 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Boman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Boman to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Boman

The surname BOMAN is believed to have originated in Sweden, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages, around the 14th century. It is derived from the Old Swedish word "boman," which referred to a person who resided near or managed a large farm or estate.

In medieval Sweden, the term "boman" held significance, indicating an individual's occupation or association with a particular landholding. As surnames became more prevalent, those who worked on or oversaw these larger farmsteads adopted "Boman" as their family name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BOMAN can be found in the Swedish census records from the late 16th century. It is believed that a man named Olof Boman, born around 1550, was among the first to bear this surname in its current spelling.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the BOMAN name appeared in various historical documents and records across Sweden. Notably, a prominent figure named Erik Boman (1620-1688) was a respected merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the economic and political affairs of the city of Gothenburg.

As Sweden expanded its influence and territories, the BOMAN name spread to other parts of Scandinavia and beyond. In the late 18th century, a Norwegian explorer and cartographer, Hans Boman (1749-1827), gained recognition for his detailed maps of the Arctic regions.

Another notable individual with the BOMAN surname was Johan Boman (1782-1857), a Swedish botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in Scandinavia and beyond.

In the 19th century, the BOMAN name found its way to the United States, as Swedish immigrants sought new opportunities in America. One such individual was Carl Boman (1845-1923), a successful businessman and philanthropist who established himself in the state of Minnesota.

Throughout history, the BOMAN surname has been associated with various professions, from farming and landholding to commerce, exploration, and scientific pursuits. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Sweden, the name has since spread across the globe, carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and accomplishments.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Boman

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Boman.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Boman was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Boman has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Boman was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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