Explore the Family Name Bornhoft
The meaning of Bornhoft
German (Bornhöft) and Danish (Bornhøft): habitational name from Bornhöved, a place in Holstein, Germany.
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How common is the last name Bornhoft in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bornhoft has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname rose from 57,985 in 2000 to 57,234 in 2010, indicating a 1.3% increase over the decade. A similar trend is observed in the count of people with this surname, which grew by 8.54%, from 328 individuals in 2000 to 356 in 2010. However, the proportion of people named Bornhoft per 100,000 remained stable at 0.12 during this time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,985 | #57,234 | 1.3% |
| Count | 328 | 356 | 8.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bornhoft
The ethnicity associated with the surname Bornhoft also shows some changes based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 95.12% of those with the Bornhoft surname identified as White, but this figure decreased slightly to 93.82% by 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of Bornhofts identifying as Hispanic increased from 4.57% to 5.06% between the two census years, marking a 10.72% rise. There were no individuals named Bornhoft who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.12% | 93.82% | -1.37% |
| Hispanic | 4.57% | 5.06% | 10.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |