Explore the Family Name Borie
The meaning of Borie
French: topographic name for someone who lived in an isolated farm, Occitan borio, or a habitational name from (La) Borie, the name of several places in the southern part of France. Some characteristic forenames: French Alain, Andre.
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How common is the last name Borie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Borie has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Borie ranked 65,133 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to rank 73,911, showing a decline of 13.48 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 285 in 2000 to 262 in 2010, recording an overall decrease of 8.07 percent. Furthermore, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people dropped from 0.11 to 0.09 during the same period, marking an 18.18 percent decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,133 | #73,911 | -13.48% |
| Count | 285 | 262 | -8.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Borie
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Borie surname identify as White, with percentages standing at 95.09 and 94.66 in years 2000 and 2010 respectively. This signifies a minuscule drop of 0.45 percent over the decade. Notably, the percentage of those identifying as Black increased from 2.46 in 2000 to 3.44 in 2010, indicating a significant increase of 39.84 percent. However, no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in either 2000 or 2010. Similarly, there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or belonging to two or more races. Data for certain years and ethnicities was suppressed to ensure privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.09% | 94.66% | -0.45% |
| Black | 2.46% | 3.44% | 39.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.11% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |