Explore the Family Name Boerger
The meaning of Boerger
North German (Börger): 1. status name for a freeman of a borough, especially one who was a member of its governing council (see Burger). 2. in some cases a habitational name from a place called Börger, near the hills of Hümmling (Lower Saxony).
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How common is the last name Boerger in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Boerger has slightly increased from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 19,455th in popularity, whereas in 2010, it moved up to the 18,540th spot, indicating a 4.7% increase. The number of people with this surname also grew from 1,285 in 2000 to 1,488 in 2010, marking a 15.8% rise. This translated to an increase in proportion per 100,000 people from 0.48 to 0.5, a growth of 4.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,455 | #18,540 | 4.7% |
| Count | 1,285 | 1,488 | 15.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.5 | 4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boerger
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Boerger also saw some shifts from 2000 to 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census. Predominantly of White ethnicity (97.2% in 2000 and 95.83% in 2010), the surname saw a small decrease of 1.41% in this category over the decade. However, there was a noticeable increase in the Hispanic representation from 1.09% in 2000 to 2.08% in 2010, a significant change of 90.83%. Asian/Pacific Islander representation also rose by 14.89%, from 0.47% to 0.54%. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races remained relatively stable at around 0.86-0.87%. There were no Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities reported in 2010, where in 2000 there had been a small percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.39%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.2% | 95.83% | -1.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 2.08% | 90.83% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 0.87% | 1.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.47% | 0.54% | 14.89% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.39% | 0% | 0% |