Explore the Family Name Borowitz
The meaning of Borowitz
Jewish: Germanized form of Borowicz, a habitational name from Borow in Poland. Compare Boroff.
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How common is the last name Borowitz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Borowitz has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 71,372 in 2000 to 80,678 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 13.04%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname fell by 7.84% over the same period, from 255 in 2000 to 235 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 also decreased by 11.11%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #80,678 | -13.04% |
| Count | 255 | 235 | -7.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Borowitz
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Borowitz surname identify as White, although the percentage saw a slight decrease from 99.22% in 2000 to 94.04% in 2010. During this decade, the percentage of those reporting their ethnicity as Hispanic rose to 4.68%, even though it was 0% in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or two or more races during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.22% | 94.04% | -5.22% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |