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

Buma, 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 Buma surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buma in America

Buma is the 72332nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buma surname appeared 269 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 Buma.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buma 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 Buma

The surname BUMA is believed to have originated in the Netherlands during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Dutch word "boem," which means "boom" or "loud noise," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who made loud noises or lived near a noisy area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BUMA name can be found in the 14th century Dutch census records, where a man named Hendrick Buma was listed as a resident of the town of Leeuwarden in the province of Friesland. This region is known for its rich history and cultural traditions, and the BUMA name is still prevalent there today.

The BUMA name has also been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. In the 16th century, a man named Pieter Buma was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Amsterdam. He played a significant role in the economic growth of the city during the Dutch Golden Age.

Another notable bearer of the BUMA name was Jan Buma, a Dutch military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars in the early 19th century. He was renowned for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield and was awarded several military honors for his service.

In the 20th century, the BUMA name gained prominence with the birth of Sybrand Buma, a Dutch politician who served as the leader of the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) party from 2010 to 2019. He was born in 1964 and played a significant role in shaping the political landscape of the Netherlands during his time in office.

Additionally, the BUMA name has been linked to several place names in the Netherlands, such as Buma's Hof, a historic farm located in the province of Friesland, and Buma's Polder, a polder (low-lying area of land reclaimed from the sea) in the same region.

Throughout its history, the BUMA surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Bouma, Bauma, and Beuma, reflecting the linguistic diversity and regional variations within the Netherlands. However, the core meaning and origins of the name have remained intact, serving as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of this Dutch surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buma

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

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

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