Explore the Family Name Borras
The meaning of Borras
Catalan (Borràs): from the personal name Borràs, of unexplained etymology. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Andres, Manuel, Alba, Ana, Ana Milena, Bernardo, Cosme, Elena, Enrique, Esperanza, Eugenio, Gregorio.
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How common is the last name Borras in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Borras has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Borras ranked 34,503 in popularity among all surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped to 35,096—a 1.72% drop. Despite the decline in rank, the actual count of people with the Borras surname increased over this decade, growing from 621 in 2000 to 642 in 2010, reflecting a 3.38% increase. However, when considered as a proportion per 100,000 people, the representation of the Borras surname also decreased slightly from 0.23 to 0.22, a fall of 4.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,503 | #35,096 | -1.72% |
| Count | 621 | 642 | 3.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Borras
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts in the distribution of the Borras surname across different ethnicities between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic and carrying the Borras surname saw a notable increase of 12.76%, rising from 64.09% in 2000 to 72.27% in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of White individuals with the surname dropped significantly from 28.82% to 21.5%, marking a 25.4% decrease. There was a marginal increase in the Black community, going up from 2.42% to 2.65%, an approximate rise of 9.5%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category experienced a slight decline of 13.4%, falling from 3.06% to 2.65%. The proportions for Two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 64.09% | 72.27% | 12.76% |
| White | 28.82% | 21.5% | -25.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.06% | 2.65% | -13.4% |
| Black | 2.42% | 2.65% | 9.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |