Explore the Family Name Borski
The meaning of Borski
1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from any of various places called Bor, Bori, or Borki, in Ukraine and Belarus. 2. Polish: habitational name for someone from a place called Bór or Bory.
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How common is the last name Borski in the United States?
The surname Borski has seen a slight decline in popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked 32,856th most popular, but by 2010 it had slipped to 35,447th, a change of -7.89%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 658 in 2000 to 635 in 2010, a change of -3.5%. The proportion of people named Borski per 100,000 also saw a drop from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010, representing an 8.33% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,856 | #35,447 | -7.89% |
| Count | 658 | 635 | -3.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Borski
On the subject of ethnic identity, the Borski surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity as evidenced by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.11% of Borskis were White, and this figure slightly increased to 98.11% in 2010, a change of 1.03%. The percentage of Borskis who identified as Hispanic also rose, albeit minimally, from 0.91% in 2000 to 1.1% in 2010, representing a 20.88% increase. However, the percentage of Borskis identifying with two or more races dropped from 1.98% in 2000 to zero in 2010. The proportions identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.11% | 98.11% | 1.03% |
| Hispanic | 0.91% | 1.1% | 20.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.98% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |