Explore the Family Name Borowy
The meaning of Borowy
Polish: occupational name from borowy ‘forester’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Danuta, Stanislaus, Zofia.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Borowy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Borowy has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 37,266 in terms of frequency but by 2010, the rank had slipped to 41,579 reflecting a change of -11.57%. The count of individuals with the surname Borowy also decreased from 563 to 523 during the same period, marking a reduction of roughly 7.1%. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 14.29%, dropping from 0.21 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,266 | #41,579 | -11.57% |
| Count | 563 | 523 | -7.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.18 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Borowy
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Borowy surname, the census data reveals that the majority identify as White, although there was a slight decrease in this percentage from 98.22% in 2000 to 97.32% in 2010. Notably, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. Interestingly, the data shows an emergence of Borowys identifying as Hispanic and Black in 2010, at 1.53% and 0.96% respectively, where there were none reported in these categories in 2000. As always, this data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census and offers a glimpse into the evolving ethnic identity landscape of those bearing the Borowy surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.22% | 97.32% | -0.92% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.53% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.96% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |