Explore the Family Name Borner
The meaning of Borner
1. North German (also Börner): variant of Born, + the suffix -er denoting an inhabitant. 2. North German: occupational name for a stockman, from Middle Low German bornen ‘to water (farm animals)’. 3. North German (Börner): see Boerner. 4. English (Kent): topographic name for someone who lived beside a stream, from Bourne + the suffix -er, denoting an inhabitant. The -er suffix for topographic surnames is characteristic of southeastern England. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerd, Hans, Irmgard.
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How common is the last name Borner in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Borner" in the United States underwent a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Borner was ranked the 30,229th most common surname, and by 2010 it had slipped slightly to the 30,277th position, a change of -0.16. The number of individuals bearing the Borner surname increased from 731 in 2000 to 773 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 5.75%. Despite this increase in count, the proportion of Borners per 100k people fell by 3.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,229 | #30,277 | -0.16% |
| Count | 731 | 773 | 5.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.26 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Borner
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Borner based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been changes over the decade. There were no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname in either 2000 or 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White dropped from 67.17% in 2000 to 63.91% in 2010, a decrease of 4.85%. Those identifying as Black saw a minor increase, going from 27.63% to 29.62%. The number of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased significantly, from 3.15% in 2000 to 1.55% in 2010. However, the Hispanic population with this surname experienced a significant increase, jumping from 1.78% in 2000 to 4.27% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.17% | 63.91% | -4.85% |
| Black | 27.63% | 29.62% | 7.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 4.27% | 139.89% |
| Two or More Races | 3.15% | 1.55% | -50.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |