Explore the Family Name Borrow
The meaning of Borrow
English: variant of Burrow. Compare Borow 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Borrow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Borrow" saw a decline in popularity between 2000 to 2010. The rank moved from 76,208 to 84,748, indicating an 11.21% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased by 5.96%, from 235 people in 2000 to 221 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Borrow per 100,000 people also fell by 22.22% in the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,208 | #84,748 | -11.21% |
| Count | 235 | 221 | -5.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Borrow
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts within the decade. In 2000, no people with the surname Borrow identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, while in 2010, about 4.98% identified as Two or more races. The percentage of people identifying as White declined slightly from 82.13% to 80.09%. The Hispanic representation rose by 36.58%, from 2.98% to 4.07%, whereas the Black community experienced a decrease from 12.34% to 9.95%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.13% | 80.09% | -2.48% |
| Black | 12.34% | 9.95% | -19.37% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.98% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.98% | 4.07% | 36.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |