Explore the Family Name Boore
The meaning of Boore
1. English: variant of Boor. 2. In some cases perhaps also an American shortened form of Dutch Van den Boore, a variant of Van den Borne (see Borne).
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How common is the last name Boore in the United States?
The surname Boore has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 53,420 in popularity but dropped to 60,196 by 2010, marking a decline of 12.68 percent. The total count of individuals carrying this surname also lessened from 363 in 2000 to 335 in 2010, showing a reduction of 7.71 percent. Accordingly, the proportion of the surname per 100k population decreased from 0.13 to 0.11 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,420 | #60,196 | -12.68% |
| Count | 363 | 335 | -7.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boore
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the Boore surname identify as White, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identifying as White increased from 91.74 percent in 2000 to 94.63 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, the representation of the Boore surname among Hispanics declined by 18.82 percent within the same timeframe. For the years 2000 and 2010, there were no reported instances of individuals with the Boore surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.74% | 94.63% | 3.15% |
| Hispanic | 4.41% | 3.58% | -18.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.48% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |