About Bombay
The surname Bombay is of Indian origin and is derived from the city of Bombay (now known as Mumbai) in Maharashtra, India. It is a toponymic surname, meaning it is derived from a place name. The name Bombay is believed to have originated from the Portuguese phrase "Bom Bahia," which translates to "good bay" in English. The surname Bombay is therefore associated with individuals or families who have ancestral ties to the city of Bombay/Mumbai.
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The surname Bombay is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bombay based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Bombay is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Bombay in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Bombay using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.