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

Boomsma, 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 Boomsma surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Boomsma in America

Boomsma is the 42308th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Boomsma surname appeared 513 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 Boomsma.

We can also compare 2010 data for Boomsma 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 Boomsma

The surname Boomsma originates from the Netherlands and dates back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Dutch word "boom," meaning tree, and the suffix "sma," which signifies a small or diminutive form. Therefore, the name Boomsma could translate to "small tree" or "little tree."

This surname was initially prevalent in the northern provinces of the Netherlands, particularly in the regions of Friesland and Groningen. Some historical records suggest that the name may have been associated with individuals who lived near or worked with trees or in forestry-related occupations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Boomsma surname can be found in the Dutch baptismal records from the late 16th century. For example, a record from the year 1587 mentions a Pieter Boomsma being baptized in the city of Leeuwarden, located in the province of Friesland.

In the 17th century, the Boomsma name appeared in various municipal records and land registers across the northern Netherlands. One notable figure from this period was Jan Boomsma, a merchant and ship owner born in 1632 in the town of Harlingen, Friesland.

During the 18th century, the Boomsma surname spread to other parts of the Netherlands, including the provinces of Overijssel and Gelderland. Records from this time mention individuals with this surname engaged in various occupations, such as farmers, artisans, and tradesmen.

In the 19th century, the Boomsma name gained prominence in the field of academia. Pieter Boomsma, born in 1811 in Groningen, was a renowned linguist and professor at the University of Groningen. Another notable figure was Tjeerd Boomsma, born in 1841 in Leeuwarden, who was a respected lawyer and politician.

Moving into the 20th century, the Boomsma surname continued to be represented in various fields. One notable individual was Klaas Boomsma, born in 1891 in the village of Haulerwijk, Friesland. He was a highly regarded writer and poet, known for his contributions to the Frisian literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Boomsma

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

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

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