Explore the Family Name Borey
The meaning of Borey
French: topographic name derived from bora, a word of Celtic origin denoting a hollow place or a hole, or a habitational name from Borey, a place in Haute-Saône derived from the same word.
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How common is the last name Borey in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Borey has seen a decline in popularity over the years. In 2000, the surname ranked 65,298 and by 2010, it dropped to a rank of 75,317, marking a decrease of 15.34%. In terms of actual count, the numbers also fell from 284 in 2000 to 256 in 2010, amounting to a 9.86% drop. Proportionally, the frequency of Borey per 100,000 people decreased by 18.18%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #75,317 | -15.34% |
| Count | 284 | 256 | -9.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Borey
On the other hand, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Borey has shown some shifts between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both years (91.20% in 2000 and 89.45% in 2010), there was a slight reduction of 1.92%. There were also small percentages identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races in 2010 that hadn't been present in the 2000 census. The Hispanic representation decreased by 18.56%, from 5.28% in 2000 to 4.30% in 2010. Data for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native identities was either absent or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.2% | 89.45% | -1.92% |
| Hispanic | 5.28% | 4.3% | -18.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.91% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.34% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |