Explore the Family Name Boria
The meaning of Boria
1. Italian: nickname from boria ‘vainglory, haughtiness; pomp’. 2. Catalan (Bòria): topographic name from bòria ‘farmstead’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Juan, Jorge, Justo, Agustin, Alfredo, Angel, Augustina, Carlos, Catalino, Consuelo, Domingo. Italian Dante, Angelo, Dario, Luigi, Luigino, Romeo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Boria in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Boria has seen a significant increase according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 33,425 in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had risen to a rank of 31,211, reflecting an overall change of 6.62%. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced growth from 644 in 2000 to 743 in 2010, resulting in an increase of 15.37%. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 people rose slightly from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010, marking a modest gain of 4.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,425 | #31,211 | 6.62% |
| Count | 644 | 743 | 15.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.25 | 4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boria
When focusing on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Boria, there have been some shifts as well, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of those bearing the Boria surname identified themselves as Hispanic (68.17%), followed by White (28.26%) and then smaller proportions identifying as either Black (1.09%) or of Two or More Races (1.86%). There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased to 74.02%, while the percentage identifying as White declined to 21.67%. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black rose dramatically to 2.96%, while the category of Two or More Races disappeared completely. The category of Asian/Pacific Islander appeared for the first time, though at a very low rate of 0.94%. Once again, there were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 68.17% | 74.02% | 8.58% |
| White | 28.26% | 21.67% | -23.32% |
| Black | 1.09% | 2.96% | 171.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.94% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |