UK surname
A locational surname referring to someone from the village of Boreham.
In the 1881 census there were 66 people recorded with the Boreman surname, ranking it #24,256 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 32, ranked #35,887, down from #24,256 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Lambeth and Northbourne. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Boreman is 100 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 51.5%.
1881 census count
66
Ranked #24,256
Modern count
32
2016, ranked #35,887
Peak year
1891
100 bearers
Map years
1
1891 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Boreman surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Boreman surname density by area, 1891 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 66 | #21,617 |
| 1861 | historical | 65 | #25,618 |
| 1881 | historical | 66 | #24,256 |
| 1891 | historical | 100 | #24,045 |
| 1901 | historical | 72 | #26,162 |
| 1911 | historical | 68 | #26,050 |
| 1997 | modern | 53 | #32,329 |
| 1998 | modern | 50 | #32,899 |
| 1999 | modern | 41 | #33,866 |
| 2000 | modern | 37 | #34,217 |
| 2001 | modern | 33 | #34,436 |
| 2002 | modern | 36 | #34,480 |
| 2003 | modern | 33 | #34,773 |
| 2004 | modern | 32 | #35,019 |
| 2005 | modern | 27 | #35,588 |
| 2006 | modern | 28 | #35,665 |
| 2007 | modern | 29 | #35,725 |
| 2008 | modern | 28 | #35,875 |
| 2009 | modern | 37 | #35,434 |
| 2010 | modern | 38 | #35,514 |
| 2011 | modern | 40 | #35,395 |
| 2012 | modern | 36 | #35,595 |
| 2013 | modern | 35 | #35,697 |
| 2014 | modern | 34 | #35,784 |
| 2015 | modern | 32 | #35,876 |
| 2016 | modern | 32 | #35,887 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Lambeth, Northbourne, St Giles Camberwell and St Mary Islington. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 2 | Lambeth | London (South Districts) |
| 3 | Northbourne | Kent |
| 4 | St Giles Camberwell | London (South Districts) |
| 5 | St Mary Islington | London (North Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Boreman surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Boreman, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Boreman surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Boreman household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Boreman is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Boreman is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Boreman, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Boreman is of English origin, deriving from the Old English words 'bor' meaning a small hill or mound, and 'mann' meaning man or person. It is believed to have originated in the 12th century as an occupational name for someone who lived or worked on a small hill or mound.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Boreman can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the year 1195, where a person named Robert Boreman is listed. The name also appears in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where a John Boreman is mentioned.
In the 16th century, the Boreman surname was particularly prevalent in the counties of Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire, with some records indicating variations in spelling such as Borman, Boorman, and Bowerman. Notable individuals from this period include William Boreman, a landowner in Oxfordshire who was born around 1520.
The Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholdings compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror, does not contain any direct references to the Boreman surname. However, it does mention several place names that may have contributed to the development of the name, such as Boremere in Shropshire and Borham in Essex.
In the 17th century, the Boreman family established a presence in the American colonies, with Thomas Boreman being one of the earliest recorded settlers, arriving in Virginia in 1635. Another notable individual from this period is Robert Boreman, a renowned English clergyman and author who lived from 1637 to 1675.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, several individuals with the Boreman surname achieved prominence in various fields. These include John Boreman (1738-1804), a British naval officer who served in the American Revolutionary War, and Charles Boreman (1792-1846), an English architect responsible for designing several notable buildings in London.
Other notable individuals with the Boreman surname include Arthur Boreman (1823-1896), who served as the first governor of West Virginia, and Thomas Boreman (1863-1919), an English artist known for his portraits and landscapes.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Boreman surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Surrey leads with 27 Boremans recorded in 1881 and an index of 8.61x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Surrey | 27 | 8.61x |
| Yorkshire | 27 | 4.23x |
| Kent | 4 | 1.82x |
| Middlesex | 4 | 0.62x |
| Radnorshire | 3 | 57.80x |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0.13x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Camberwell in Surrey leads with 18 Boremans recorded in 1881 and an index of 43.79x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Camberwell | 18 | 43.79x |
| Scarborough | 18 | 310.88x |
| Falsgrave | 5 | 531.91x |
| Chelsea London | 3 | 15.47x |
| Guildford St Nicholas | 3 | 545.45x |
| Knighton | 3 | 714.29x |
| Send Ripley | 3 | 731.71x |
| Thornton Dale | 3 | 1764.71x |
| Lambeth | 2 | 3.56x |
| Barrow In Furness | 1 | 9.62x |
| Cuxton | 1 | 1111.11x |
| Hutton Bushell | 1 | 909.09x |
| Lewisham | 1 | 8.54x |
| Maidstone | 1 | 15.29x |
| Newington | 1 | 4.21x |
| Paddington London | 1 | 4.23x |
| Woolwich | 1 | 12.33x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Boreman surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Boreman surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Boreman households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 15 |
| Cab Proprietor | 3 |
| Dressmaker Assistant | 2 |
| Estate Agents Sister | 2 |
| Retired Butcher | 2 |
| Ag Lab | 1 |
| Barman | 1 |
| Bricklayer | 1 |
| Cabman | 1 |
| Charwoman | 1 |
| Cook Domestic Serv | 1 |
| Dressmaker | 1 |
| Estate Agent & Surveyor | 1 |
| Farm Serv | 1 |
| Farm Servant Indoor | 1 |
| General Labourer | 1 |
| Genl Servt | 1 |
| Grocers Assistant | 1 |
| Housekeeper | 1 |
| Infant | 1 |
| Ladys Maid | 1 |
| Living On Property | 1 |
| Lodging House Keeper | 1 |
| Master Butcher Emp 1 Apprentice | 1 |
| Master Butcher Wife | 1 |
| Retd Tea Dealer | 1 |
| Retired Military Outfitter | 1 |
| Retired Wire Drawer | 1 |
| Shipyard Labourer | 1 |
| Tailor | 1 |
| Visitor | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 66 people were recorded with the Boreman surname. That placed it at #24,256 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 32 in 2016. That gives Boreman a modern rank of #35,887.
A locational surname referring to someone from the village of Boreham.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Boreman bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.