Explore the Family Name Borovsky
The meaning of Borovsky
Slovak and Czech (Borovský); Ukrainian, Belorussian, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from any of various places called with Slavic bor ‘pine forest’, e.g. Borová in Slovakia and Czechia. Compare Jewish Borofsky and Polish Borowski; compare also Brosky.
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How common is the last name Borovsky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Borovsky has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 105,374 in 2000, the surname climbed to 102,688 by 2010. This represents a change of 2.55 ranks over a decade. The number of people with this surname also grew from 157 in 2000 to 175 in 2010, marking an 11.46% rise. Despite these changes, the proportion of individuals bearing this surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #105,374 | #102,688 | 2.55% |
| Count | 157 | 175 | 11.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Borovsky
The ethnicity associated with the Borovsky surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is primarily White. In both 2000 and 2010, a substantial majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with proportions of 97.45% and 97.14% respectively, showing a marginal decrease of 0.32 over the decade. There were no recorded instances of Borovskys identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.45% | 97.14% | -0.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |