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

Bomber, 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 Bomber surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bomber in America

Bomber is the 101247th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bomber surname appeared 178 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Bomber.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bomber 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 Bomber

The surname "BOMBER" is an occupational name of English origin, derived from the Old French word "bombard", which referred to a type of medieval cannon or artillery piece. It likely emerged in the 14th or 15th century during the height of the Hundred Years' War between England and France, when advancements in gunpowder weapons were rapidly progressing.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the county of Surrey in southern England. One of the first documented individuals bearing this surname was John Bomber, a gunner or bombardier in the English army, who was mentioned in the Muster Roll of the English Garrison at Calais in 1436.

In the following centuries, the name spread to other parts of England, with several notable individuals emerging. One such person was William Bomber (c. 1540-1611), a renowned military engineer and artillery expert who served under Queen Elizabeth I during the Anglo-Spanish War.

Another individual of note was Thomas Bomber (1670-1744), a successful merchant and landowner from Norfolk, who played a significant role in the local community. His son, also named Thomas Bomber (1702-1768), followed in his father's footsteps and became a prominent figure in the region's political and social circles.

During the English Civil War in the mid-17th century, the name Bomber gained further recognition when Robert Bomber (1620-1678) served as a skilled artilleryman in the Parliamentarian forces under Oliver Cromwell. His bravery and expertise on the battlefield earned him the nickname "The Bomber of Naseby", in reference to his crucial role in the Battle of Naseby in 1645.

In the 18th century, the name appeared in various parish records across England, including those of St. Mary's Church in Islington, where a family by the name of Bomber resided for several generations.

While the surname Bomber originated from an occupational context, it eventually became a permanent hereditary name passed down through generations. Its unique etymology and connection to military history make it a fascinating example of how surnames can reflect the lives and professions of their earliest bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bomber

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

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

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