2000
#129,619
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Boudman
An anglicized form of the French surname Beaumont, denoting one from Beaumont.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Boudman. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Boudman 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
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Boudman in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Boudman, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Boudman
The surname BOUDMAN is believed to have originated in the Netherlands during the 16th century. It is derived from the Dutch word "boud," which means "bold" or "daring," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone with a courageous or fearless personality.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the BOUDMAN surname can be found in a Dutch church record from the town of Dordrecht, dated 1587. The name appears as "Boudewyn Boudman," indicating that the surname was likely already established by that time.
In the 17th century, the BOUDMAN name began to spread across the Netherlands, with records showing families living in various cities and towns, including Amsterdam, Leiden, and Utrecht. Some variations of the spelling included BOUDEMANN and BOUWMAN, which may have been regional variations or simply different ways of transcribing the Dutch pronunciation.
During the Dutch Golden Age, a prominent figure named Jan BOUDMAN (1619-1668) became a respected merchant and trader in the Dutch East Indies. His successful business ventures and influence in the region contributed to the recognition of the BOUDMAN name.
Another notable BOUDMAN was Pieter BOUDMAN (1728-1798), a Dutch painter known for his landscapes and marine scenes. His works were exhibited in Amsterdam and The Hague, earning him acclaim during his lifetime.
As the Dutch colonized parts of the Americas, some BOUDMAN families migrated to the New World in the 18th and 19th centuries. One such individual was Willem BOUDMAN (1795-1872), who settled in New Amsterdam (now New York City) and established a successful trading company.
In the 19th century, a Dutch author named Adriaan BOUDMAN (1832-1901) gained recognition for his novels and short stories that explored themes of love, family, and social issues. His works were widely read in the Netherlands and contributed to the cultural significance of the BOUDMAN name.
Another noteworthy individual was Hendrika BOUDMAN (1871-1945), a pioneering Dutch educator who advocated for women's rights and established several schools for girls in the Netherlands. Her efforts to promote education and empower women left a lasting impact on Dutch society.
Throughout its history, the BOUDMAN surname has been associated with figures from various professions, including merchants, artists, authors, and educators, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who have carried this name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Boudman
Among Census respondents with the surname Boudman, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Boudman 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 Boudman surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 105
Timeline
Historical Census data for Boudman
Boudman 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
#133,048
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 127
+6 bearers (+5.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,429 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-22 bearers (-17.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 19,941 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #129,619 | 121 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #133,048 | 127 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.0%) | Down 3,429 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -22 bearers (-17.3%) | Down 19,941 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 Boudman 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 | #133,048 | #152,989 | -15.0% |
| Count | 127 | 105 | -17.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Boudman bearers went from 127 to 105 (-17.3% change). The surname moved down 19,941 positions in the national ranking, going from #133,048 to #152,989.
FAQ
Boudman surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Boudman?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Boudman. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Boudman?
Boudman ranks #152,989 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 105 people with the surname Boudman. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), 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 Boudman.
Has Boudman become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Boudman went from 127 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 22 (-17.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #133,048 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Boudman?
Among Census respondents with the surname Boudman, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. 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 Boudman in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Boudman appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). 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 Boudman (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 Boudman mean?
An anglicized form of the French surname Beaumont, denoting one from Beaumont. 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 Boudman (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 Boudman?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.