Explore the Family Name Boram
The meaning of Boram
English (Essex and Kent): variant of Boreham. Compare Borom and Borum.
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How common is the last name Boram in the United States?
According to the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Boram has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 61,855th in popularity and held a proportion per 100k of 0.11. However, by 2010, its rank had slipped to 66,553rd with the proportion per 100k dropping to 0.1. This change represents an overall decrease in popularity of -7.6% and a numerical reduction of six individuals bearing the surname, falling from 303 to 297.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #66,553 | -7.6% |
| Count | 303 | 297 | -1.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boram
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the shifting ethnic identity associated with the surname Boram. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, making up 93.40% of the total. By 2010, this percentage had fallen to 88.22%, indicating a slight diversification in ethnicity. Notably, there was an emergence of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races, with proportions of 5.72% and 2.36% respectively. The proportion identifying as Black saw a decrease from 4.29% in 2000 to 3.37% in 2010. No individuals with the surname Boram identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.4% | 88.22% | -5.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 5.72% | 0% |
| Black | 4.29% | 3.37% | -21.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.36% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |