Explore the Family Name Borgelt
The meaning of Borgelt
German: variant of Borchelt. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Borgelt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Borgelt saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 50,572nd most common surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 53,538th position—a decline of approximately 5.86%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period, dropping from 388 in 2000 to 386 in 2010, which represents a minor decrease of 0.52%. Additionally, the proportion of individuals named Borgelt per 100,000 people in the U.S decreased by 7.14%, going from 0.14 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,572 | #53,538 | -5.86% |
| Count | 388 | 386 | -0.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Borgelt
When it comes to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals certain shifts among those bearing the Borgelt surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority have consistently identified as white, though the percentage has slightly decreased from 96.39% in 2000 to 94.04% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in Borgelts identifying with two or more races, moving from 1.8% to 3.89% over the decade, which represents a growth of 116.11%. No Borgelts identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.39% | 94.04% | -2.44% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 3.89% | 116.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |