Explore the Family Name Borom
The meaning of Borom
English: variant of Boreham. Compare Boram.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Borom in the United States?
The surname Borom, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, witnessed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Borom was ranked 52,289th most popular surname, which declined to the 56,588th position by 2010, marking an 8.22% drop. The count of individuals with this surname also diminished from 373 in 2000 to 361 in 2010, indicating a 3.22% decrease. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 14.29%, moving from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,289 | #56,588 | -8.22% |
| Count | 373 | 361 | -3.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Borom
Speaking of the ethnic identity linked with the surname Borom, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is largely associated with the Black community. In 2000, approximately 69.71% of those with this surname identified as Black, and this figure rose slightly to 72.02% by 2010. Over the same period, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased by 19.51%, from 25.47% to 20.5%. There was a noticeable increase of 61% in the number of people who identified with two or more races, climbing from 2.41% in 2000 to 3.88% in 2010. Moreover, there was a mild growth of 29.44% within the Hispanic community, raising the proportion from 2.14% to 2.77%. No Boroms were reported under the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 69.71% | 72.02% | 3.31% |
| White | 25.47% | 20.5% | -19.51% |
| Two or More Races | 2.41% | 3.88% | 61% |
| Hispanic | 2.14% | 2.77% | 29.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |