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

Bossman, 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 Bossman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bossman in America

Bossman is the 54178th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bossman surname appeared 381 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 Bossman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bossman 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 Bossman

The surname BOSSMAN is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the German words "boss" and "mann," which translates to "master man" or "boss man." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who held positions of authority or leadership roles within their communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BOSSMAN can be found in the Görlitz City Chronicles, dating back to the 14th century. These chronicles document a merchant named Heinrich Bossman, who was a prominent figure in the city's trade guild during that time. It is speculated that the name may have originated from his profession, as bossmen were often responsible for overseeing and managing guilds or trade organizations.

The BOSSMAN name also appears in several medieval German manuscripts and records, including the Weingarten Codex, a collection of legal documents from the 13th century. This codex mentions a certain Konrad Bossman, who was involved in a land dispute with a neighboring monastery. These early references suggest that the name was well-established in various regions of Germany during the Middle Ages.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the BOSSMAN surname was Martin Bossman (1557-1619), a German theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. He was a prominent figure in the city of Nuremberg and was known for his writings and sermons challenging the authority of the Catholic Church.

Another historical figure with the BOSSMAN name was Johann Michael Bossman (1683-1748), a German explorer and writer. He is best known for his accounts of his travels to West Africa, where he served as a merchant and trader for the Dutch West India Company. His detailed descriptions of the region and its people were widely read and influential during that time.

In the 19th century, the BOSSMAN name gained further prominence with the birth of Friedrich Bossman (1831-1901), a renowned German architect. He was responsible for the design of several notable buildings in Berlin, including the Reichstag building and the Berlin Cathedral. His architectural contributions left a lasting impact on the city's skyline and cultural landscape.

Throughout its history, the BOSSMAN surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, ranging from merchants and tradespeople to scholars, explorers, and architects. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Germany, the name has since spread to other parts of the world, carrying with it a rich legacy of leadership, authority, and achievement.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bossman

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

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

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