Explore the Family Name Bora
How common is the last name Bora in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Bora" has seen a slight change in the early 21st century. In 2000, Bora was ranked as the 36,328th most popular surname and it climbed to 35,812th by 2010, marking an increase of 1.42%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also increased, from 582 in 2000 to 627 in 2010, showing a growth of 7.73%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the popularity slightly decreased by 4.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,328 | #35,812 | 1.42% |
| Count | 582 | 627 | 7.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bora
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census provides a detailed breakdown. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a significant increase in the proportion of individuals with the Bora surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, up by 50.84% from 21.99% to 33.17%. Meanwhile, the proportion identifying as White saw a decrease of 16.99%, going from 69.93% to 58.05%. There was also a rise in the Hispanic representation by 49.84%, while those identifying as two or more races experienced a slight decrease. For the first time in 2010, some individuals with the Bora surname identified as Black, whereas none did in 2000. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained consistent at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.93% | 58.05% | -16.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 21.99% | 33.17% | 50.84% |
| Hispanic | 3.09% | 4.63% | 49.84% |
| Two or More Races | 2.58% | 2.39% | -7.36% |
| Black | 0% | 1.75% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |