The Bouma family name originates from Frisia, a small area in the Northern part of the Netherlands with a culture and language of its own. Our name may have been derived from Bavoma (this means Son of Bavo, a Frisian name). Another story tells that Bouma comes from the word 'bouber' (which meant farmer in the ancient days). Since then, we have spread around the world. Are you looking for genealogy information? We have over one thousand names in our database. From five branches the information goes back to the 1700s. You can order these for only US$ 25 (or 25 Euros). Within a few weeks after we have received the money, you will receive an Excel file or a paper printout.

Branch 1 comes from Sloten, Scharnegoutum, Sneek, Heech and IJsbrechtum. Namme, Minke, Jelle, Douwe, Hessel, Jehannes, Geart, Tjitze, Albert and Elizabeth are in there.

Branch 2 comes from Garyp, Oudegea, Opeinde, Ohio and California. Bouwe, Libbe, Pieter, Nantje, Hielke, Libbe, Oeds, Gerben and Douwe are in there.

Branch 3 comes from Jelsum, Stiens, Hallum, Leeuwarden and St. Jacobaparochie. Sipke, Klaas, Pieter, Klaas, Johannes, Namke, Doede and Lieuwe are in there.

Branch 4 comes from Frentsjer, Ljouwert and New-Zealand. Durk, Wouter, Claes, Lodewijk, Siemon, Hendrieka, Ymkje and Gepke are in there.

Branch 5 comes from Doniawerstal, St. Nicolaasga, Leeuwarden, Koudum en Menaldum. Idse, Hendrik, Broer, Sjoerd, Gaele, Jitske, Jan, Theunis, Sjouke en Cornelis are in there.

Do you have genealogy information to share? We are still very interested in obtaining more information about our Bouma ancestors. In case you can provide us with another branch of more than one hundred names, you can order the first one for free. If you're a Bouma too, then where do you live? And where does your family come from, exactly? What are the first names of your parents and grandparents? Click below to share.