Explore the Family Name Borde
The meaning of Borde
1. French: topographic name from Old French borde ‘hut, smallholding, small farm’ (from Frankish bord ‘plank’, later denoting a plank-built cottage), a term which came to be used as a designation for a tenant farmer. It may also be a habitational name from any of the places called Borde(s). Compare Laborde and Borda. 2. German: variant of Bord 4. 3. Indian (Maharashtra): Maratha name of unexplained etymology. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Emile, Marcel. Indian Arvind, Madhusudan, Shekhar, Sushama.
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How common is the last name Borde in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Borde has shifted between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Borde ranked as the 53,659th most common surname in the United States with 361 people carrying this name, equivalent to a proportion of 0.13 per 100,000 residents. By 2010, the rank dropped to 60,505, indicating a decrease in its popularity by approximately 12.76%. The number of individuals bearing the name also decreased slightly to 333, marking a change of -7.76%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 residents fell to 0.11, reflecting a drop of 15.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,659 | #60,505 | -12.76% |
| Count | 361 | 333 | -7.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Borde
Concerning ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows notable changes for the surname Borde between 2000 and 2010. The highest percentage was found within the White demographic, although it experienced an 11.04% decrease over the decade, falling from 61.77% to 54.95%. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander group witnessed a significant increase of 64.65%, growing from 6.93% to 11.41%. Those identifying as Black saw a rise of 19.53%, climbing from 13.57% to 16.22%. Hispanic representation also rose slightly from 10.80% to 12.01%, up by 11.20%. However, those identifying with two or more races fell by 21.93%, shifting from 6.93% to 5.41%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained unchanged at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.77% | 54.95% | -11.04% |
| Black | 13.57% | 16.22% | 19.53% |
| Hispanic | 10.8% | 12.01% | 11.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.93% | 11.41% | 64.65% |
| Two or More Races | 6.93% | 5.41% | -21.93% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |