Boumila Surname

1,736,881st
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 111 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
Algeria
Highest density in:
Algeria

Boumila Surname User-submission:

This surname, and its variants, ultimately derive from Lithuania. In the forms Boumil, Boumila, Bomil, and Boumila, they are generally only found in America, although they derive from the Lithuanian spelling Baumila or Baumilas. Most carriers of this names in 19th century (and earlier) records live near the town of Papariciai (more specically, the village of Miciunai).

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Boumila Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Algeria971:398,26333,998
Morocco91:3,830,67854,497
United States51:72,491,7871,102,614

Boumila (15) may also be a first name.

Boumila Surname Meaning

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This surname, and its variants, ultimately derive from Lithuania. In the forms Boumil, Boumila, Bomil, and Boumila, they are generally only found in America, although they derive from the Lithuanian spelling Baumila or Baumilas. Most carriers of this names in 19th century (and earlier) records live near the town of Papariciai (more specically, the village of Miciunai).

The 'o' variant of the spelling (vs. the 'a' in modern Lithuanian) reflect the Polonized or Russified spelling of the last name, as church records were maintained in either of these 2 records and most holders of the last name likely couldn't read or write.

The name itself is ultimately derived from the Slavic name Bogumil, or its later variant Bohumil (both spellings are found in Lithuanian records from the 18th century). Etymologically, this name means 'dear to God' or 'beloved by God'.

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Boumila Last Name Facts

Where Does The Last Name Boumila Come From? nationality or country of origin

The last name Boumila is more frequently found in Algeria than any other country or territory. It can also be rendered as a variant:. Click here for other possible spellings of Boumila.

How Common Is The Last Name Boumila? popularity and diffusion

It is the 1,736,881st most widely held surname at a global level, held by around 1 in 65,653,567 people. The surname is mostly found in Africa, where 95 percent of Boumila reside; 95 percent reside in North Africa and 95 percent reside in Mahgreb. It is also the 2,900,335th most prevalent first name at a global level, held by 15 people.

This surname is most numerous in Algeria, where it is borne by 97 people, or 1 in 398,263. In Algeria it is mostly found in: El Taref Province, where 100 percent live. Not including Algeria this last name is found in 2 countries. It also occurs in Morocco, where 8 percent live and The United States, where 5 percent live.

Boumila Last Name Statistics demography

Boumila earn more than double the average income. In United States they earn 167.68% more than the national average, earning $115,500 USD per year.

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