2010
#138,304
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bomarito
An Italian surname likely derived from a place name referring to good air or good weather.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Bomarito. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bomarito 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
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Bomarito in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bomarito, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bomarito
The surname Bomarito is of Italian origin, specifically from the region of Campania in Southern Italy. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is thought to derive from the Italian words "buono" (good) and "marito" (husband), suggesting that it may have originally referred to a man of good character or a desirable suitor.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bomarito can be found in a medieval manuscript from the town of Amalfi, dated around 1200 AD. The document mentions a certain "Bartolomeo Bomarito" as a landowner in the area. This suggests that the surname was already well-established in the region by that time.
During the Renaissance period, the Bomarito family gained prominence in the city of Naples. In the 16th century, a nobleman named Giovanni Bomarito was a respected scholar and diplomat, serving as an ambassador for the Kingdom of Naples. His son, Fabio Bomarito, followed in his footsteps and became a renowned poet and playwright, celebrated for his works in the Neapolitan dialect.
The name Bomarito can also be traced back to the small town of Agerola, located in the Amalfi Coast region. Historical records from the 17th century mention several families with the surname Bomarito residing in this area. One notable figure was Antonio Bomarito, a skilled artisan and sculptor who created intricate works of art for local churches and noble families.
In the 19th century, a prominent figure bearing the Bomarito name was Giuseppe Bomarito, a lawyer and political activist from Naples. He was a vocal advocate for the unification of Italy and played a significant role in the risorgimento movement. His efforts contributed to the eventual creation of the modern Italian state.
Another notable individual was Maria Bomarito, a renowned opera singer from the late 19th century. Born in Naples in 1870, she performed in some of the most prestigious opera houses across Europe, including La Scala in Milan and the Opéra de Paris. Her powerful soprano voice and dramatic stage presence made her a celebrated figure in the world of opera.
While the Bomarito surname is most commonly associated with the Campania region of Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration. However, its roots can be traced back to the medieval and Renaissance periods in Southern Italy, where it first emerged and flourished.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bomarito
Among Census respondents with the surname Bomarito, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Bomarito 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 Bomarito surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.1% · 95
- Hispanic or Latino3.9% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.0% · 2
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bomarito
Bomarito 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
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-19 bearers (-15.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 16,451 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #138,304 | 121 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -19 bearers (-15.7%) | Down 16,451 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 Bomarito 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 | #138,304 | #154,755 | -11.9% |
| Count | 121 | 102 | -15.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -14.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bomarito bearers went from 121 to 102 (-15.7% change). The surname moved down 16,451 positions in the national ranking, going from #138,304 to #154,755.
FAQ
Bomarito surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bomarito?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Bomarito. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Bomarito?
Bomarito ranks #154,755 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 102 people with the surname Bomarito. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Bomarito.
Has Bomarito become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bomarito went from 121 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 19 (-15.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #138,304 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Bomarito?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bomarito, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.0%). 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 Bomarito in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.1% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bomarito appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.1%), Hispanic (3.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.0%). 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 Bomarito (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 Bomarito mean?
An Italian surname likely derived from a place name referring to good air or good weather. 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 Bomarito (0.03 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 common is the surname Bomarito?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the surname Bomarito on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.