Explore the Family Name Borkenhagen
The meaning of Borkenhagen
German: habitational name from either of two places called Borkenhagen, in Pomerania and Mecklenburg. Some characteristic forenames: German Arno, Erna.
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How common is the last name Borkenhagen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Borkenhagen' slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 48,877th in terms of frequency and this dropped slightly to 49,461st by 2010, indicating a decrease of 1.19%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname rose by 4.94% over the same period, from 405 people in 2000 to 425 in 2010. This resulted in a slight decrease in the proportion per 100,000 people, from 0.15 to 0.14, marking a 6.67% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,877 | #49,461 | -1.19% |
| Count | 405 | 425 | 4.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Borkenhagen
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Borkenhagen' is predominantly White, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 98.52% of individuals with this surname identified as White and this figure saw a minor decline to 97.65% in 2010, a change of -0.88%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years. Similarly, there was no record of 'Borkenhagen' among those who identified with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.52% | 97.65% | -0.88% |
| 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% |