Explore the Family Name Borge
The meaning of Borge
1. Spanish: habitational name from Borge in Málaga province, from Arabic burj ‘tower’. 2. Danish and Norwegian: variant of Borg ‘fortification’, from the dative case, meaning ‘at the fortification’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Carlos, Sergio, Alejandro, Alberto, Alvaro, Angel, Avelina, Cesar, Francisco, Guillermo, Humberto.
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How common is the last name Borge in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Borge has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 22,185th most popular surname and by 2010, it had moved up to the 22,000th position, indicating a growth of approximately 0.83%. Additionally, the count of people with the Borge surname increased by about 8.56% during the same period, going from 1,086 in 2000 to 1,179 in 2010. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k remained stable at 0.4.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,185 | #22,000 | 0.83% |
| Count | 1,086 | 1,179 | 8.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Borge
In terms of ethnicity, the Borge surname also reflects diverse backgrounds according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The highest percentage of individuals with the Borge surname identified as White, although this group saw a decrease from 55.16% in 2000 to 49.96% in 2010. Hispanic representation within the Borge surname increased by approximately 22.52% during the same period, rising from 27.62% to 33.84%. Notably, the proportions of Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races decreased. The percentage of people identifying as Black went from 1.47% in 2000 to being suppressed for privacy in 2010, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native stayed at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.16% | 49.96% | -9.43% |
| Hispanic | 27.62% | 33.84% | 22.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.92% | 7.38% | -6.82% |
| Two or More Races | 7.83% | 6.96% | -11.11% |
| Black | 1.47% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |