Explore the Family Name Borris
The meaning of Borris
1. German: variant of Borries. 2. English, Irish, and Scottish: Ulster variant of English Burris. 3. French (mainly Landes): unexplained. This surname is very rare in France. Some characteristic forenames: German Armin, Gunther, Kurt. French Jacques, Marcel.
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How common is the last name Borris in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Borris saw a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 43,798 to 45,740, a change of -4.43%. Interestingly, while the rank decreased, the count of people with the Borris surname increased marginally from 464 in 2000 to 467 in 2010, indicating a growth of 0.65%. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people dipped slightly by -5.88%, moving from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,798 | #45,740 | -4.43% |
| Count | 464 | 467 | 0.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Borris
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Borris, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. The White ethnicity maintained the majority, though it decreased from 88.36% to 85.01%. The Hispanic and Black populations showed significant growths of 54.64% and 36.52% respectively. Notably, the Asian/Pacific Islander category reduced from 1.29% to 0% over the decade, and the "Two or more races" category emerged at 1.28% in 2010. No data was recorded for American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.36% | 85.01% | -3.79% |
| Black | 6.9% | 9.42% | 36.52% |
| Hispanic | 1.94% | 3% | 54.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.29% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |