Explore the Family Name Bores
The meaning of Bores
1. German (also Böres): variant of Börries and Borries. 2. Czech (Boreš): from a pet form of any of various compound personal names, formed with the Slavic element bor ‘to fight’ (see Borak).
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How common is the last name Bores in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Bores" has seen a minor decline between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, "Bores" ranked as the 31958th most popular surname in the United States, with 682 individuals carrying this name, representing roughly 0.25 out of every 100,000 people. By 2010, however, the ranking had fallen slightly to 34758th place, with only 650 individuals now bearing this surname, or approximately 0.22 out of every 100,000 individuals. This represents a shift of -8.76 in rank and a -4.69 change in count over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,958 | #34,758 | -8.76% |
| Count | 682 | 650 | -4.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.22 | -12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bores
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals interesting shifts within the population of those bearing the "Bores" surname between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, a vast majority (92.08%) identified as White, followed by Hispanic (5.28%), Black (1.32%), and Two or more races (0.88%). There were no individuals that identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, however, while the majority still identified as White (89.85%), the representation of other ethnic identities changed. The percentage of Hispanics increased significantly to 8.00%, marking an impressive 51.52% change. Interestingly, a small portion (0.77%) also began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. The percentage identifying as Black or Two or more races was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.08% | 89.85% | -2.42% |
| Hispanic | 5.28% | 8% | 51.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.77% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.32% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |