Explore the Family Name Bordenave
The meaning of Bordenave
French (southern): topographic name denoting someone who lived at the ‘new farm’ (from a derivative of Old French borde ‘hut, smallholding, small farm’, see Borde 1, + the adjective nova ‘new’), or a habitational name from (La) Bordenave, the name of several minor places in southwestern France. This surname is also found in Argentina and Haiti. Some characteristic forenames: French/Haitian Pierre, Altagrace, Cecile, Edouard, Gaston, Ketty. Spanish Pedro, Jaime, Carlos, Concepcion, Manuel, Martinez, Rafael.
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How common is the last name Bordenave in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bordenave was ranked 43,546 in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to 44,576 in 2010, representing a change of -2.37%. The count of individuals with this last name increased by 3.21% from 467 in 2000 to 482 in 2010. Despite the slight increase in the count, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -5.88%, from 0.17 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,546 | #44,576 | -2.37% |
| Count | 467 | 482 | 3.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bordenave
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the largest ethnic identities associated with the surname Bordenave in 2010 were Black and White, at 42.53% and 38.38% respectively. These numbers show an increase for the Black identity from 39.40% in 2000 and a slight decrease for the White identity from 39.40% in 2000. However, the Hispanic identity saw a significant increase of 43.85%, rising from 7.07% in 2000 to 10.17% in 2010. Additionally, those identifying as two or more races dropped considerably from 13.49% in 2000 to 7.05% in 2010, marking a 47.74% decrease. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 39.4% | 42.53% | 7.94% |
| White | 39.4% | 38.38% | -2.59% |
| Hispanic | 7.07% | 10.17% | 43.85% |
| Two or More Races | 13.49% | 7.05% | -47.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |