Explore the Family Name Borgwardt
The meaning of Borgwardt
North German: from a personal name composed of Middle Low German borg ‘castle’ + wart ‘guard, watchman’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Hans, Irmgard.
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How common is the last name Borgwardt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Borgwardt has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 48,021 in 2000 to 51,281 in 2010, marking a decline of 6.79%. In terms of actual count, there were 414 individuals with this surname in 2000, which decreased marginally by 1.93% to 406 in 2010. Similarly, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k also fell by 6.67% from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,021 | #51,281 | -6.79% |
| Count | 414 | 406 | -1.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Borgwardt
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Borgwardt identify as White. In 2000, 98.07% identified as White, although this figure decreased slightly to 95.32% in 2010. There was no recorded change for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, up from 0% in 2000 to 2.96% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.07% | 95.32% | -2.8% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.96% | 0% |
| 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% |