Explore the Family Name Boorse
The meaning of Boorse
Americanized form of Dutch Boors, and old variant of Bors.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Boorse in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Boorse saw a minor decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname slipped by approximately 1.88%, moving from 74,398 in 2000 to 75,799 in 2010. However, the count of individuals carrying the Boorse surname slightly increased by nearly 5% during the same period, rising from 242 to 254. The proportion of Boorses per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.09 in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #75,799 | -1.88% |
| Count | 242 | 254 | 4.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boorse
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the Boorse surname is predominantly associated with White individuals, accounting for over 99% in both 2000 and 2010. There was a minor increase within this group, from 99.17% in 2000 to 99.21% in 2010. The data does not show any significant presence of the Boorse surname in other ethnic groups such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.17% | 99.21% | 0.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |