There are
1877
Boersmas in the USA
Boersma is the
15579th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Boersma

Klaas-JanBoersma

Klaas-Jan Boersma is a Dutch musician and bassist for the band De Dijk.

RinekeDijkstra-Boersma

Rineke Dijkstra-Boersma is a Dutch photographer known for her portraits, primarily of adolescents and young adults.

MarthatjeBoersma

Marthatje Boersma was a Dutch resistance fighter during World War II who helped hide Jewish families from the Nazis.

MarianneBoersma

Marianne Boersma is a Dutch actress known for her roles in Dutch soap operas and films.

ErikBoersma

Erik Boersma is a Dutch footballer who played as a forward for clubs such as SC Cambuur and FC Zwolle.

EvelienBoersma

Evelien Boersma is a Dutch sprint athlete who specializes in the 400 meters event.

HeinBoersma

Hein Boersma is a Dutch chess player who achieved the title of International Master.

GerritBoersma

Gerrit Boersma was a Dutch sailor who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

OttoBoersma

Otto Boersma is a Dutch former footballer who played as a goalkeeper for various clubs in the Netherlands.

BartBoersma

Bart Boersma is a Dutch actor known for his appearances in both Dutch and international films and TV series.

Boersma Genealogy

OriginsThe name 'Boersma' is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word 'boer,' which means 'farmer' in Dutch. The suffix '-sma' is a common Dutch suffix found in many surnames.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Boersma' is primarily found in the Netherlands, with a significant presence in Friesland, Groningen, and other northern regions of the country.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Boersma' include 'De Boer', 'Boerman', 'Boomsma', 'Boersema', 'Boerema', 'Boers', 'Boerman', 'Boere', and 'Boerrigter'.
Migration and ImmigrationDue to its Dutch origins, the name 'Boersma' is most commonly found among individuals of Dutch descent or in areas with significant Dutch immigration, such as the United States, Canada, and South Africa.