Explore the Family Name Borisch
The meaning of Borisch
Germanized form of Sorbian and Slovak Boriš or Bóriš (see Boris 3), and probably also of the Polish cognate Boryś (see Borys).
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How common is the last name Borisch in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Borisch saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 103,706 in terms of commonality, but dropped to 121,590 in 2010, marking a decline of 17.24%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased over the decade, going from 160 in 2000 to 142 in 2010, which is an 11.25% reduction. Furthermore, the proportion of the population with this name per 100,000 people fell by 16.67%, moving from 0.06 to 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #103,706 | #121,590 | -17.24% |
| Count | 160 | 142 | -11.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Borisch
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Borisch, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, almost all bearers of this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with proportions of 96.88% and 96.48% respectively. This shows a very slight decline of 0.41% over the decade. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.88% | 96.48% | -0.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |