Explore the Family Name Borba
The meaning of Borba
Portuguese: habitational name from any of several places called Borba, for example in Alentejo. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Jose, Carlos, Luis, Ana, Fernando, Alicia, Camilo, Climaco, Dimas, Lilia, Marcelo.
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How common is the last name Borba in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Borba saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 15,921 in terms of frequency, slipping to 16,385 by 2010, marking a decline of about 2.91%. Despite this, the actual count of people with this surname increased by 4.77% during the same time period, moving from 1,677 to 1,757. However, when adjusting the count for population growth (proportion per 100k), it marked a decrease of 3.23%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,921 | #16,385 | -2.91% |
| Count | 1,677 | 1,757 | 4.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.6 | -3.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Borba
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Borba. The most significant changes between 2000 and 2010 were seen among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those indicating two or more races. The proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew by 80%, albeit from a small base of 0.60% in 2000 to 1.08% in 2010. On the other hand, those reporting two or more races decreased significantly, falling from 7.99% to just 2.11%. The majority of individuals with the surname Borba, however, identified as White, accounting for 82.29% in 2000 and growing to 86.74% by 2010. There were also slight increases in the percentage identifying as Hispanic, from 8.59% to 9.22%. No individuals with the surname Borba identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.29% | 86.74% | 5.41% |
| Hispanic | 8.59% | 9.22% | 7.33% |
| Two or More Races | 7.99% | 2.11% | -73.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 1.08% | 80% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |