Explore the Family Name Borgen
The meaning of Borgen
1. Danish and Norwegian: variant of Borg, the definite form singular of borg ‘fortification, stronghold’. 2. Norwegian: in some cases, a compound of two elements, borg ‘fortification, stronghold’ and Old Norse vin ‘meadow’, e.g. the name written as Byrghini in 1331, in the province of Akershus. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Bjorn, Jan Erik.
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How common is the last name Borgen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Borgen saw a minor shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name fell slightly from 14,966 to 15,194, showing a decrease in popularity by 1.52%. However, the actual count of people with the surname Borgen increased from 1,812 to 1,939, signifying growth of 7.01%. The proportion per 100k has also decreased marginally by 1.49%, going from 0.67 to 0.66.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,966 | #15,194 | -1.52% |
| Count | 1,812 | 1,939 | 7.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.67 | 0.66 | -1.49% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Borgen
Looking at the ethnicity distribution across the years, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data again, there have been some notable changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Borgen. In 2000, the majority of those bearing the surname were White (90.01%), followed by Hispanic (6.84%), Black (1.38%), and then those identifying as two or more races (1.05%). There were no recorded Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indians and Alaskan Natives. By 2010, the percentage of Whites had decreased to 86.69% while Hispanics rose to 9.85%. The percentage of those identifying as Black declined to 0.88%, and those identifying as two or more races experienced a significant increase to 1.60%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.01% | 86.69% | -3.69% |
| Hispanic | 6.84% | 9.85% | 44.01% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 1.6% | 52.38% |
| Black | 1.38% | 0.88% | -36.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |