Explore the Family Name Borsa
The meaning of Borsa
Italian: probably a metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of bags, from borsa ‘bag’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Alessandro, Angelo, Ferdinando, Vito.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Borsa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Borsa has seen a minor decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 69,428th most common surname, slipping to the 72,105th most common by 2010, a decrease of about 3.86%. However, the number of people with this surname increased slightly from 264 in 2000 to 270 in 2010, indicating a growth of 2.27%, but the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 10% in the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,428 | #72,105 | -3.86% |
| Count | 264 | 270 | 2.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Borsa
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Borsa. The majority of bearers of this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a small decrease from 93.18% to 91.85% over the decade. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, moving from 4.55% in 2000 to 5.56% in 2010, an increase of 22.2%. Interestingly, in 2010, there appeared individuals who identified with two or more races, making up 1.85% of the total. No Borsa individuals reported Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.18% | 91.85% | -1.43% |
| Hispanic | 4.55% | 5.56% | 22.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.85% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |