Explore the Family Name Borley
The meaning of Borley
English: habitational name from Borley (Essex), or Boreley in Ombersley (Worcestershire).
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How common is the last name Borley in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Borley, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decline in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 79,676 to 82,908, marking a decrease of 4.06%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 2.25% during this same period, from 222 to 227. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,676 | #82,908 | -4.06% |
| Count | 222 | 227 | 2.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Borley
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Borley surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with an increase from 93.24% to 94.71% over the decade. There was a significant decrease in those identifying as Black, dropping from 4.95% to 2.20%, a reduction of 55.56%. There were no recorded individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.24% | 94.71% | 1.58% |
| Black | 4.95% | 2.2% | -55.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |