Explore the Family Name Borcherding
The meaning of Borcherding
North German: patronymic from Borchert.
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How common is the last name Borcherding in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Borcherding has shown slight changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 25,865th in terms of popularity among all surnames, with a count of 893 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, this rank had slipped slightly to 26,042nd place, although the actual count of people with the Borcherding surname increased to 941, marking a 5.38% rise over the decade. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 3.03%, from 0.33 in 2000 to 0.32 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,865 | #26,042 | -0.68% |
| Count | 893 | 941 | 5.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.32 | -3.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Borcherding
When examining the ethnic identity of those carrying the Borcherding surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, we see that a significant majority, 96.92% in 2010, reported as White, down slightly from 98.21% in 2000. Those reporting as Hispanic saw an increase, from 0.67% in 2000 to 1.91% in 2010. A small percentage, 0.53%, identified with two or more races in 2010, a decrease from 0.78% in 2000. No individuals with the Borcherding surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.21% | 96.92% | -1.31% |
| Hispanic | 0.67% | 1.91% | 185.07% |
| Two or More Races | 0.78% | 0.53% | -32.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |