Explore the Family Name Borrowman
The meaning of Borrowman
Scottish (Midlothian and Dumfriesshire): status name from Middle English burghman, borughman (Old English burhmann) ‘inhabitant of a (fortified) town’ (see Burke), especially one holding land or buildings by burgage (see Burgess).
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How common is the last name Borrowman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Borrowman has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Borrowman was ranked as the 49,563rd most common surname, and by 2010 it had climbed to the 46,487th spot, a change of 6.21 percent. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during this decade, from 398 in 2000 to 458 in 2010. This represents a growth of 15.08 percent. By 2010, approximately 0.16 out of every 100,000 people bore the surname Borrowman, an increase of 6.67 percent from 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,563 | #46,487 | 6.21% |
| Count | 398 | 458 | 15.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Borrowman
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Borrowman surname identify as White. In 2000, this group represented 97.74 percent of all Borrowmans, though this proportion decreased slightly to 95.41 percent by 2010. During this same period, the percentage of Borrowmans identifying as Hispanic or as belonging to two or more races both increased, reaching 1.75 and 1.53 percent respectively by 2010. However, the proportions of Borrowmans identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0 percent across both years, indicating no presence of these ethnic identities within the Borrowman surname population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.74% | 95.41% | -2.38% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.75% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.53% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |