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

Bozeman, 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 Bozeman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bozeman in America

Bozeman is the 5016th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bozeman surname appeared 7,004 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Bozeman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bozeman 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 Bozeman

The surname Bozeman is believed to have originated from the Old English word "bos," meaning a dwelling or a hut. It is likely that the name was initially a place name referring to a settlement or a location where people lived in huts or modest dwellings. The earliest known records of the name can be traced back to the 11th century in England.

The name Bozeman is closely associated with the English county of Hertfordshire, where it was first documented in the Domesday Book of 1086. This comprehensive survey, commissioned by William the Conqueror, recorded the name as "Bozeman" and "Boseman," indicating the presence of individuals or families bearing this surname in the region.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Bozeman was William Bozeman, who lived in Hertfordshire in the late 12th century. He is mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of 1189, a record of financial accounts maintained by the English Exchequer during the reign of Henry II.

In the 13th century, the name Bozeman appeared in various forms, including "Boseman," "Bozman," and "Bozmann." These variations likely reflect regional dialects and spelling preferences of the time. One notable individual from this period was John Bozeman, a landowner in Oxfordshire, who is mentioned in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, a survey of landholdings throughout England.

During the 14th century, the surname Bozeman gained prominence in other parts of England, including the county of Somerset. Here, a family by the name of Bozeman owned land and properties in the village of Bozeman's Moor, which is now known as Bossington.

In the late 15th century, a man named Thomas Bozeman gained recognition as a merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol. He was actively involved in the local government and is recorded in the city's archives from 1481 to 1504.

Another notable figure with the surname Bozeman was Sir John Bozeman, who lived in the 16th century. He was a distinguished soldier and served as a captain in the English army during the reign of Elizabeth I. Sir John Bozeman played a significant role in the English campaign against the Spanish Armada in 1588.

Over the centuries, the surname Bozeman has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including farmers, tradesmen, and professionals. While its origins can be traced back to England, the name has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and exploration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bozeman

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

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

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