Explore the Family Name Borowsky
The meaning of Borowsky
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Borowski or Borofsky.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Borowsky in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Borowsky has seen an increase in its popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 58999 and had a count of 321, while by 2010, its rank improved to 55386 and the count increased to 371, showing a growth of 15.58%. This indicates that the surname Borowsky became more common, with its proportion per 100,000 people also rising from 0.12 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,999 | #55,386 | 6.12% |
| Count | 321 | 371 | 15.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Borowsky
Looking at the ethnicity distribution for the Borowsky surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identify as White. In 2000, this group made up 96.88% of those with the surname, falling slightly to 95.42% in 2010. Notably, there was no recorded percentage for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year. However, there was a reported change in the category of two or more races, which moved from 0% in 2000 to 2.16% in 2010. This suggests a slight diversification within the Borowsky surname bearers over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.88% | 95.42% | -1.51% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.16% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |