Explore the Family Name Bornhorst
The meaning of Bornhorst
German: habitational name from a place called Bornhorst, near Oldenburg.
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How common is the last name Bornhorst in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bornhorst saw a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 42,912th and by 2010, it slipped to 43,151st, marking a decrease of 0.56%. Despite this drop in rank, the total count of individuals with the Bornhorst surname increased from 475 in 2000 to 501 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 5.47%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of the Bornhorst name decreased by 5.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,912 | #43,151 | -0.56% |
| Count | 475 | 501 | 5.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bornhorst
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the Bornhorst surname is predominantly associated with those identifying as White. In 2000, 98.53% of those with the surname identified as White, and this figure slightly increased to 99% by 2010. The census also shows a small emergence of Hispanic identification within the Bornhorst community, appearing at 1% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Bornhorst surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian/Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.53% | 99% | 0.48% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1% | 0% |
| 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% |