Explore the Family Name Borromeo
The meaning of Borromeo
Italian and Spanish: nickname from Italian buon romeo ‘good pilgrim’. The surname was borne by Saint Carlo Borromeo of Milan (16th century), and that is why among Christians in the Spanish-speaking world it came into use as a personal name and as a surname. As a surname it is most common in the Philippines. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Carlos, Alfredo, Miguel, Reynaldo, Angelita, Carmelita, Eduardo, Felipe, Jorge, Jose, Jose Roberto, Karina.
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How common is the last name Borromeo in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Borromeo has seen a significant rise in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Borromeo was ranked 27,235 in terms of prevalence and by 2010, it had jumped to 22,838, representing a change of over 16%. The count of people with this surname also increased from 835 in 2000 to 1,121 in 2010, marking a substantial growth of over 34%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Borromeo per 100,000 people rose by approximately 23% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,235 | #22,838 | 16.14% |
| Count | 835 | 1,121 | 34.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.38 | 22.58% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Borromeo
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that a majority of individuals with the surname Borromeo identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, although their proportion dropped slightly from about 72% in 2000 to just under 71% in 2010. People identifying with two or more ethnicities increased their representation from 5.51% to 7.31%, marking a change of over 32%. The proportion of White individuals decreased notably from 15.21% to 10.44%. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in the Hispanic population, which more than doubled from 4.07% to 8.56% within the decade. There were no Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native individuals recorded under this surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 72.1% | 70.74% | -1.89% |
| White | 15.21% | 10.44% | -31.36% |
| Hispanic | 4.07% | 8.56% | 110.32% |
| Two or More Races | 5.51% | 7.31% | 32.67% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |