Explore the Family Name Borgese
The meaning of Borgese
Italian (southern): status name denoting a farmer or leaseholder, from medieval Latin burgensis ‘inhabitant of a burgh; a burgher’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Domenic, Salvatore, Antonio, Sal.
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How common is the last name Borgese in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Borgese has seen a slight decline in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Borgese ranked 51,809 and by 2010 it had slipped to 55,619, a decrease of approximately 7.35%. The census count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 377 to 369, reflecting a decrease of 2.12%. This minor decrease is also reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which went down from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,809 | #55,619 | -7.35% |
| Count | 377 | 369 | -2.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Borgese
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that people with the Borgese surname are predominantly White, though there has been a slight decrease in the proportion of White individuals from 96.29% in 2000 to 92.41% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 2.39% in 2000 to 5.15% in 2010. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero throughout both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.29% | 92.41% | -4.03% |
| Hispanic | 2.39% | 5.15% | 115.48% |
| 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% |