Explore the Family Name Boroff
The meaning of Boroff
1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): shortened and altered form of Borowitz, Borowski, or Borofsky. Compare Borow. 2. Westernized form of Bulgarian Borov: patronymic from the personal name Boro, a pet form of Boris.
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How common is the last name Boroff in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Boroff has increased in popularity over the years. In 2000, the surname ranked 28,226, and by 2010, it had climbed to a rank of 27,756, marking a change of 1.67%. The number of individuals with this surname also grew from 798 to 866 between 2000 and 2010, showing an increase of 8.52%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 3.33% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,226 | #27,756 | 1.67% |
| Count | 798 | 866 | 8.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.29 | -3.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boroff
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Boroff has seen some slight changes based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this last name identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 0.64% over the decade. The Hispanic representation increased by 43.78%, going from 2.01% to 2.89%. People identifying as two or more races decreased by 42.00%, from 1.00% to 0.58%. Although the 2000 census reported no Asian/Pacific Islander individuals with this surname, the 2010 data shows a 0.69% representation. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.99% | 95.38% | -0.64% |
| Hispanic | 2.01% | 2.89% | 43.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.69% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 0.58% | -42% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |