Explore the Family Name Boron
The meaning of Boron
1. Polish (Boroń): from a pet form of the personal names Borzysław or Borzymir, formed with the element bor ‘to fight’ (from Old Slavic boriti se). 2. French: habitational name from a place so called in Franche-Comté. 3. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Baron. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Krystyna, Edyta, Leszek, Mieczyslaw, Mieczyslawa, Wladyslaw.
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How common is the last name Boron in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Boron has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 24,763rd in popularity with 944 individuals carrying it, equating to 0.35 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 26,422nd with 924 individuals, or approximately 0.31 per 100,000 population. This represents a -6.7% change in rank and a -2.12% change in count, indicating a minor decline in the prevalence of the Boron surname over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,763 | #26,422 | -6.7% |
| Count | 944 | 924 | -2.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.31 | -11.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boron
The ethnic identities associated with the Boron surname also saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of those with the Boron last name identified as White, with an increase from 94.39% in 2000 to 94.91% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Borons identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 22.64%, rising from 1.06% to 1.3%. On the other hand, the percentage of Borons who identify as Black decreased by 36.09%, from 1.69% in 2000 down to 1.08% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander category also saw a small decrease, from 1.91% to 1.84%. Interestingly, the 2010 Census recorded Borons who identified with two or more races for the first time, at 0.87%. No Borons identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.39% | 94.91% | 0.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.91% | 1.84% | -3.66% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 1.3% | 22.64% |
| Black | 1.69% | 1.08% | -36.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.87% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |