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

Bormes, 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 Bormes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bormes in America

Bormes is the 129047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bormes surname appeared 132 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 Bormes.

The history of the last name Bormes

The surname Bormes has its origins in the French region of Provence, particularly in the small town of Bormes-les-Mimosas located on the Mediterranean coast. The name is believed to have derived from the Latin word "bormia," which referred to a small natural spring or well.

Records show that the name Bormes first appeared in the 12th century, with some of the earliest mentions found in medieval charters and land grants relating to the Bormes area. One notable example is a charter from 1189 that references a "Guillaume de Bormes," who was a landowner in the region.

As the centuries passed, the Bormes name continued to be associated with the town and its surrounding areas. In the 15th century, a wealthy merchant named Jacques Bormes was recorded as having made significant contributions to the local church and community.

The Bormes surname also has connections to several notable figures throughout history. In the 16th century, a French naval officer named Pierre Bormes (1520-1598) gained recognition for his role in the Italian Wars under the command of King Henry II.

Later, in the 18th century, a French botanist named François Bormes (1735-1811) made significant contributions to the study of Mediterranean flora, with several plant species named in his honor.

Another notable person with the Bormes surname was Marie-Thérèse Bormes (1788-1865), a French writer and feminist who advocated for women's rights and education during the early 19th century.

In more recent times, the name has also been associated with places like the Bormes Abbey, a historic Cistercian monastery located in the town of Bormes-les-Mimosas, which dates back to the 12th century.

While the Bormes name has its roots in the Provence region of France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, likely through migration and intermarriage. However, its origins remain firmly rooted in the small town that gave it its name and the natural springs that inspired its derivation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bormes

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

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 Bormes 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.

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

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