Explore the Family Name Border
The meaning of Border
English: 1. occupational name from Middle English, Anglo-Norman French bourdour, bordere ‘jester, joker, buffoon’. 2. from Middle English border(e) ‘bordar, cottager’ (Old French bordier, Latin bordarius), a feudal tenant of the lowest rank. 3. perhaps also an occupational name from an unrecorded Middle English border ‘maker of boards or tables’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Border in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Border" saw fluctuations in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, "Border" was ranked 12,900 in terms of popularity, but this dropped to 13,291 by 2010, indicating a decrease of 3.03 percent in popularity. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 2,186 in 2000 to 2,295 in 2010, marking an increase of 4.99 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people fell slightly from 0.81 in 2000 to 0.78 in 2010, a decline of 3.7 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,900 | #13,291 | -3.03% |
| Count | 2,186 | 2,295 | 4.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.81 | 0.78 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Border
Regarding the ethnicity of those with the surname "Border", figures from the Decennial U.S. Census show notable changes from 2000 to 2010. A significant increase was seen among American Indians and Alaskan Natives, where the percentage rose from 0.23 to 0.70, an increase of over 204 percent. The Hispanic ethnicity also saw a substantial increase, climbing by 43.07 percent from 1.37 to 1.96. There were moderate increases in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Black communities as well, with respective increases of 13.54 percent and 18.09 percent. Conversely, there was a slight decrease in the White community (94.19 to 92.68) and those identifying with two or more ethnic identities (1.37 to 1.35).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.19% | 92.68% | -1.6% |
| Black | 1.88% | 2.22% | 18.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 1.96% | 43.07% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 1.35% | -1.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.96% | 1.09% | 13.54% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.23% | 0.7% | 204.35% |