2000
#119,644
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 134
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Bombich
A surname of Croatian origin, likely derived from a nickname or location.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Bombich. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bombich 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
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Bombich in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bombich, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bombich
The surname Bombich is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the late 15th century in the northern regions of Italy, particularly around the cities of Milan and Bergamo. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "bomba," which means "bomb" or "explosive," suggesting a potential connection to occupations or families involved in the production or handling of explosives or firearms.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Bombich surname appears in a 1492 census record from the city of Bergamo, where a certain Giovanni Bombich is listed as a resident. This suggests that the name was already established in the area during that time period.
In the 16th century, the Bombich name can be found in various historical records from the city of Milan. A notable mention is that of Giacomo Bombich, a successful merchant and trader who was born in 1524 and lived until 1598. His business dealings and travels through various parts of Europe likely contributed to the spread of the surname.
Another significant figure bearing the Bombich name was Pietro Bombich, a renowned architect and engineer who lived from 1587 to 1658. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and structures in Milan, including the Church of San Fedele and portions of the city's defensive walls.
As the surname spread beyond its northern Italian origins, it also took on variations in spelling and pronunciation. In some regions of Italy, the name was written as "Bombich," while in others, it appeared as "Bombicchi" or "Bombicchi."
One notable individual with the Bombich surname from more recent history was Giancarlo Bombich, an Italian politician and lawyer who lived from 1920 to 2005. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was actively involved in various legal and political organizations throughout his career.
Another figure worth mentioning is Emilio Bombich, a renowned Italian sculptor and artist who lived from 1908 to 1992. His works, which often depicted scenes from Italian folklore and mythology, can be found in various museums and public spaces throughout Italy.
While the Bombich surname has its roots firmly planted in northern Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by Italian immigrants and their descendants. However, its earliest origins and historical significance remain closely tied to the regions around Milan and Bergamo, where it first emerged and gained prominence.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bombich
Among Census respondents with the surname Bombich, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Bombich 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 Bombich surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.5% · 107
- Hispanic or Latino4.5% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bombich
Bombich appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#131,379
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 129
-5 bearers (-3.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,735 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-17 bearers (-13.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16,575 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #119,644 | 134 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #131,379 | 129 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-3.7%) | Down 11,735 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | -17 bearers (-13.2%) | Down 16,575 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 Bombich 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 | #131,379 | #147,954 | -12.6% |
| Count | 129 | 112 | -13.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bombich bearers went from 129 to 112 (-13.2% change). The surname moved down 16,575 positions in the national ranking, going from #131,379 to #147,954.
FAQ
Bombich surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bombich?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Bombich. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Bombich?
Bombich ranks #147,954 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 112 people with the surname Bombich. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Bombich.
Has Bombich become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bombich went from 129 recorded bearers to 112. That is a decrease of 17 (-13.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #131,379 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Bombich?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bombich, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%). 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 Bombich in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.5% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bombich appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.5%), Hispanic (4.5%). 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 Bombich (2000, 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 Bombich mean?
A surname of Croatian origin, likely derived from a nickname or location. 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 Bombich (0.04 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 Americans have the surname Bombich?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.