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

Bomar, 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 Bomar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bomar in America

Bomar is the 9338th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bomar surname appeared 3,487 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 Bomar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bomar 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 Bomar

The surname Bomar is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period, likely in the 12th or 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "bomer," which means "to thunder" or "to make a loud noise." This could potentially indicate that the name was initially given as a nickname to someone with a booming voice or a particularly loud demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bomar can be found in the Cahier des États de Normandie, a historical document from the 14th century that lists various landowners and noblemen in the region of Normandy. It is possible that the name's origins can be traced back to this area of northern France.

Throughout the centuries, variations in the spelling of the surname have emerged, such as Bommard, Bomard, and Bomart, though Bomar remains the most commonly used form. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and inconsistencies in record-keeping.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the name Bomar was Jean Bomar, a French soldier and military commander who fought in the Hundred Years' War. He was recorded as leading a contingent of archers and infantry at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415.

Another historically significant individual with this surname was Pierre Bomar, a French merchant and explorer who traveled extensively throughout the Mediterranean region in the late 16th century. His detailed accounts of his travels and encounters with various cultures were published in a book titled "Voyages et Découvertes" in 1598.

In the 17th century, a man named Étienne Bomar gained recognition as a skilled artisan and goldsmith in the city of Paris. His intricate metalwork and jewelry designs were highly sought after by the French nobility and can still be found in various museums and private collections.

During the 18th century, a French playwright and poet named Philippe Bomar gained some renown for his satirical works that often criticized the excesses of the aristocracy. His most famous play, "Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme," was performed in Parisian theaters in the 1750s.

Another notable figure was Marie-Antoinette Bomar, a French noblewoman and philanthropist who lived during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. She was known for her charitable efforts, particularly her support for orphanages and schools for underprivileged children in Paris.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bomar

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

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 Bomar 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 Bomar 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 Bomar was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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