Explore the Family Name Borresen

The meaning of Borresen

Norwegian and Danish (Børresen): patronymic from Børre, from the Old Norse personal name Byrgir. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Thor, Anders, Erik, Jarl, Lars, Lasse, Sven.

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How common is the last name Borresen in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Borresen has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 79,115 across all surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to 85,357, marking a decrease of 7.89%. Similarly, the number of individuals with this surname also saw a marginal decline during this period, from 224 to 219, which corresponds to a drop of 2.23%. The proportion of people with the surname Borresen per 100,000 residents also decreased by 12.5%.

20002010Change
Rank#79,115#85,357-7.89%
Count224219-2.23%
Proportion per 100k0.080.07-12.5%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Borresen

Concerning the ethnic identity associated with the surname Borresen, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were no significant changes observed between 2000 and 2010. Most individuals with this surname identified as White, increasing slightly from 97.32% in 2000 to 98.63% in 2010. There were no recorded changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories during this timeframe, indicating that the Borresen surname predominantly aligns with White ethnicity in the U.S.

20002010Change
White97.32%98.63%1.35%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Hispanic0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%