Explore the Family Name Borgeson
The meaning of Borgeson
Americanized form of Swedish Börjesson or its rare variant Börgesson, and of Norwegian and Danish Børgesen: patronymic from a personal name, Swedish Börje, Norwegian and Danish Børge, cognates of Birger ‘one who saves, protects, or helps’. Compare Burgeson. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Anders, Sigfrid.
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How common is the last name Borgeson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Borgeson has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Borgeson was ranked as the 28,974th most popular surname in the United States, which dropped slightly to 29,473rd in 2010, marking a decrease of 1.72%. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased from 772 in 2000 to 801 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 3.76%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 6.9% over the same period, going from 0.29 to 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,974 | #29,473 | -1.72% |
| Count | 772 | 801 | 3.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.27 | -6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Borgeson
The ethnic identity associated with the Borgeson surname is primarily White, as indicated by the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96% of individuals with the Borgeson surname identified as White, with a minor decrease of 0.26% over the decade. A small percentage of people with this surname identified as Hispanic, at 1.94% in 2000 and 1.87% in 2010, showing a decrease of 3.61%. The representation of individuals who identified as two or more races saw an increase of 9.89%, moving from 0.91% in 2000 to 1% in 2010. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native within this surname group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.5% | 96.25% | -0.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.94% | 1.87% | -3.61% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 1% | 9.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |