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

Bomia, 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 Bomia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bomia in America

Bomia is the 66371st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bomia surname appeared 298 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 Bomia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bomia 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 Bomia

The surname BOMIA has its origins in Italy, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the town of Bomia, located in the region of Calabria, in the southern part of the country. The name is derived from the Latin word "bombus," which means "a deep, hollow sound."

In its early days, the name was often spelled as "Bomiya" or "Bomyia," reflecting the regional dialects and variations in pronunciation. These variations were common in the Middle Ages when standardized spelling was not yet widely adopted.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name BOMIA can be found in a legal document from the year 1482, where a certain "Giovanni Bomia" is mentioned as a landowner in the town of Bomia. This document is preserved in the archives of the city of Reggio Calabria.

The name gained prominence in the 16th century when a family of musicians and composers with the surname BOMIA rose to fame in the Italian Renaissance. The most notable among them was Vincenzo BOMIA (1545-1612), a renowned lutenist and composer who served at the court of the Medici family in Florence.

In the 17th century, the name BOMIA appeared in the records of the Spanish Inquisition, where a certain "Antonio BOMIA" was tried for alleged heresy in 1621. He was eventually acquitted, but this episode highlights the presence of the BOMIA family in various parts of Southern Europe during that time.

Another notable figure bearing the surname BOMIA was Maria BOMIA (1678-1752), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist from the town of Bomia. She funded the construction of a church and a hospital in her hometown, leaving a lasting legacy in the region.

In the 19th century, a branch of the BOMIA family migrated to South America, particularly to Argentina and Uruguay. One of the earliest recorded members of this branch was Emilio BOMIA (1825-1892), a successful merchant and entrepreneur who established a thriving business in Buenos Aires.

Throughout the centuries, the surname BOMIA has been carried by numerous individuals across various walks of life, from artists and musicians to businessmen and landowners. While not a widely widespread name, it has left its mark in the history and culture of Southern Italy and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bomia

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

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

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