UK surname
A Dutch surname indicating someone from a rural area or farming background.
In the 1881 census there were 16 people recorded with the Bouman surname, ranking it #31,301 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 23, ranked #36,457, down from #31,301 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Stratfield Mortimer and Easington. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Bouman is 112 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 43.8%.
1881 census count
16
Ranked #31,301
Modern count
23
2016, ranked #36,457
Peak year
1891
112 bearers
Map years
1
1891 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Bouman surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Bouman 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 | 33 | #27,390 |
| 1861 | historical | 84 | #23,058 |
| 1881 | historical | 16 | #31,301 |
| 1891 | historical | 112 | #22,291 |
| 1901 | historical | 22 | #31,562 |
| 1911 | historical | 38 | #29,147 |
| 1997 | modern | 18 | #36,053 |
| 1998 | modern | 18 | #36,135 |
| 1999 | modern | 17 | #36,261 |
| 2000 | modern | 22 | #35,684 |
| 2001 | modern | 20 | #35,754 |
| 2002 | modern | 23 | #35,606 |
| 2003 | modern | 22 | #35,740 |
| 2004 | modern | 26 | #35,519 |
| 2005 | modern | 27 | #35,588 |
| 2006 | modern | 25 | #35,903 |
| 2007 | modern | 28 | #35,801 |
| 2008 | modern | 30 | #35,736 |
| 2009 | modern | 26 | #36,111 |
| 2010 | modern | 21 | #36,530 |
| 2011 | modern | 20 | #36,587 |
| 2012 | modern | 22 | #36,431 |
| 2013 | modern | 20 | #36,614 |
| 2014 | modern | 20 | #36,654 |
| 2015 | modern | 22 | #36,493 |
| 2016 | modern | 23 | #36,457 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Stratfield Mortimer, Easington, St Mary Islington and St Michael-on-Wyre. 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 | Stratfield Mortimer | Berkshire |
| 3 | Easington | Durham |
| 4 | St Mary Islington | London (North Districts) |
| 5 | St Michael-on-Wyre | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Bouman 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 Bouman, 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 Bouman surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Bouman 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, Bouman 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 Bouman is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Bouman, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Bouman is of Dutch origin, originating in the Netherlands during the medieval period. It is derived from the Dutch word "bouman," which literally translates to "farmer" or "plowman." This occupational surname was likely given to individuals who worked as farmers or were involved in agricultural activities.
The name Bouman can be traced back to the 14th century in various regions of the Netherlands, particularly in the provinces of Noord-Brabant and Limburg. Early records indicate that the name was sometimes spelled as "Bouwman" or "Bouuman," reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.
In the 15th century, the name Bouman appeared in the archives of the city of Leiden, where a certain Gerrit Bouman was recorded as a landowner and farmer. During this period, agricultural activities were a significant part of Dutch society, and surnames related to occupations like farming were quite common.
One notable historical figure bearing the surname Bouman was Dirk Bouman, a Dutch Golden Age painter who lived from 1590 to 1676. His works, primarily depicting landscapes and genre scenes, can be found in various museums across the Netherlands and Europe.
Another prominent individual with the surname Bouman was Adriaan Bouman, a Dutch colonial administrator who served as the Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies (modern-day Indonesia) from 1778 to 1781. His tenure was marked by significant reforms aimed at improving the administration and economy of the Dutch colonies.
In the 19th century, the Bouman family played a role in the development of the Dutch East Indies. Jan Bouman (1804-1875), a Dutch businessman and entrepreneur, established a successful trading company and contributed to the economic growth of the region.
During the 20th century, the surname Bouman continued to be prominent in various fields. Pieter Willem Bouman (1902-1977) was a Dutch physicist and academic who made significant contributions to the field of theoretical physics, particularly in the areas of quantum mechanics and nuclear physics.
Lastly, it is worth mentioning Kees Bouman, a Dutch computer scientist and computational imaging researcher who played a crucial role in the development of the algorithms used to create the first image of a black hole, which was captured by the Event Horizon Telescope project in 2019.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Bouman 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. Lancashire leads with 4 Boumans recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.16x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 4 | 2.16x |
| Middlesex | 4 | 2.56x |
| Lincolnshire | 3 | 12.03x |
| Northumberland | 3 | 12.93x |
| Durham | 1 | 2.15x |
| Warwickshire | 1 | 2.54x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Bedlington in Northumberland leads with 3 Boumans recorded in 1881 and an index of 384.62x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Bedlington | 3 | 384.62x |
| St Mary Magdalen Lincoln | 3 | 10000.00x |
| Todmorden Walsden | 3 | 600.00x |
| St Pancras London | 2 | 15.92x |
| Crook Billy Row | 1 | 169.49x |
| Liverpool | 1 | 8.90x |
| Shoreditch London | 1 | 14.79x |
| St Marylebone London | 1 | 12.00x |
| Warwick St Mary | 1 | 294.12x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Bouman 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 Bouman 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 Bouman households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 3 |
| Cotton Weaver | 1 |
| Fireman | 1 |
| Footman Domestic | 1 |
| Gardener (Market) | 1 |
| Iron Moulder | 1 |
| Laundras | 1 |
| Market Gardener | 1 |
| Sawyer Unemployed | 1 |
| Stone Mason | 1 |
| Trooper In 2nd Life Guards | 1 |
| Wood Turner | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 16 people were recorded with the Bouman surname. That placed it at #31,301 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 23 in 2016. That gives Bouman a modern rank of #36,457.
A Dutch surname indicating someone from a rural area or farming background.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Bouman 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.