Explore the Family Name Borowiak
The meaning of Borowiak
Polish: patronymic from Borowy ‘forester’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Krysztof, Zigmond.
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How common is the last name Borowiak in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Borowiak saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Borowiak ranked as the 34,799th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it slipped to the 35,945th position, marking a decline of 3.29%. However, despite the drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Borowiak surname increased slightly from 614 to 624 during this period, a growth of 1.63%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,799 | #35,945 | -3.29% |
| Count | 614 | 624 | 1.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Borowiak
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Borowiak surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of those carrying this name identify as White, although there was a minor decline in this proportion from 95.77% in 2000 to 93.75% in 2010. The proportion of individuals with this surname identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 38.99%, jumping from 2.77% in 2000 to 3.85% in 2010. Similarly, the percentage of Borowiaks identifying with two or more races also rose significantly from 0.98% to 1.44%, reflecting a change of 46.94%. No Borowiak identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.77% | 93.75% | -2.11% |
| Hispanic | 2.77% | 3.85% | 38.99% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 1.44% | 46.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |