Explore the Family Name Borgardt
The meaning of Borgardt
North German: from the medieval personal name Burkhard (see Burkhart).
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How common is the last name Borgardt in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Borgardt in the United States has seen a slight decline over the past decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname ranked 70,052 in terms of popularity and this rank dropped to 77,788 by 2010, representing a change of -11.04 percent. The count of people with Borgardt as their last name was 261 in 2000, which decreased to 246 by 2010, indicating a drop of -5.75 percent. The proportion of the Borgardt surname per 100,000 people also saw a decrease of -20.0 percent, from 0.1 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,052 | #77,788 | -11.04% |
| Count | 261 | 246 | -5.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Borgardt
In terms of ethnicity, the Borgardt surname is largely associated with individuals identifying as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.7 percent of Borgardts identified as White, dropping slightly to 97.15 percent by 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Borgardt surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those claiming two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. Notably, there was a small emergence of the Borgardt surname within the Hispanic community by 2010, accounting for 2.03 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.7% | 97.15% | -0.56% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.03% | 0% |
| 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% |