Explore the Family Name Bordon

The meaning of Bordon

1. Spanish (Bordón): from bordón ‘pilgrim’s staff’, hence a nickname for a pilgrim. 2. Spanish (Bordón): habitational name from a place so named in Teruel province. 3. English: variant of Borden or Burden. 4. Italian (Friuli Venezia Giulia and Veneto) and Slovenian: nickname from Friulian bordon meaning ‘pilgrim’s staff’ (compare 1 above) or ‘bourdon’, i.e. an organ pipe. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Juan, Alicia, Armando, Carlos, Cristina, Enrique, Ernesto, Francisco, Jose, Julio, Luis, Marcelo. Italian Alessandra, Dario, Elio, Umberto.

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How common is the last name Bordon in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bordon has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bordon was ranked 40,397th in terms of popularity and this figure dropped to 49,365th by 2010, representing a decline of 22.2%. Similarly, the count or the number of people with the surname also reduced from 510 in 2000 to 426 in 2010, showing a 16.47% dip. The proportion of individuals with the surname per 100,000 people also fell by 26.32%, from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.

20002010Change
Rank#40,397#49,365-22.2%
Count510426-16.47%
Proportion per 100k0.190.14-26.32%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bordon

Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bordon, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts over the decade. There was a substantial increase in people of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity with this surname, growing by 32.51% from 10.98% in 2000 to 14.55% in 2010. The percentage of people identifying as White decreased by 20.19%, dropping from 51.76% in 2000 to 41.31% in 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname saw an increase by 45.51% from 25.49% in 2000 to 37.09% in 2010. However, the Black population experienced a significant decrease of 35.18%, reducing from 9.41% in 2000 to 6.10% in 2010. The percentages for those reported as belonging to two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained the same throughout the decade.

20002010Change
White51.76%41.31%-20.19%
Hispanic25.49%37.09%45.51%
Asian/Pacific Islander10.98%14.55%32.51%
Black9.41%6.1%-35.18%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%