Explore the Family Name Borboa
The meaning of Borboa
Hispanic (mainly Mexico): unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Borboa in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Borboa has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Borboa was ranked 31,592 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to the 26,549th position, reflecting a change of 15.96%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 692 in 2000 to 918 in 2010, marking an increase of 32.66%. This growth is reflected in the proportion per 100k people, which increased from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.31 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,592 | #26,549 | 15.96% |
| Count | 692 | 918 | 32.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.31 | 19.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Borboa
With regards to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Borboa identify as Hispanic. In 2000, 88.73% identified as Hispanic, a figure that slightly increased to 88.78% in 2010. In the same period, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 10.55% to 9.48%. Additionally, there was a new category in 2010 - those identifying with two or more races, accounting for 0.54% of individuals with the surname Borboa. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native either in 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88.73% | 88.78% | 0.06% |
| White | 10.55% | 9.48% | -10.14% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.54% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |