Explore the Family Name Borecki
The meaning of Borecki
Polish: habitational name for someone from a place called Borek or Borki, from bór ‘pine forest’. Compare Borkowski. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Henryk, Wojtek.
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How common is the last name Borecki in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Borecki has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 87,348 and increased to 80,419 in 2010, marking a 7.93% rise. The number of individuals bearing this surname also grew by 19.19% from 198 to 236 during the same time period. Consequently, the proportion of people named Borecki per 100,000 in the population increased by 14.29%, from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #87,348 | #80,419 | 7.93% |
| Count | 198 | 236 | 19.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Borecki
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those with the Borecki surname identify as White. This group decreased slightly from 95.96% in 2000 to 94.92% in 2010. During the same decade, the percentage of individuals with the Borecki surname identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 33.99%, rising from 2.53% in 2000 to 3.39% in 2010. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.96% | 94.92% | -1.08% |
| Hispanic | 2.53% | 3.39% | 33.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |