Explore the Family Name Borsos
The meaning of Borsos
Hungarian: 1. variant of Bors. 2. (Borsós): from borsó ‘pea’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a grower or seller of peas. Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Tibor, Geza, Imre, Lajos.
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How common is the last name Borsos in the United States?
The surname Borsos has seen a decline in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010, according to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 61,855 with 303 individuals carrying the name. However, by 2010, its rank had slipped to 66,931 with a count of only 295, marking a decrease of 2.64%. The proportion per 100k also saw a decline from 0.11 to 0.1, indicating a popularity fall of approximately 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #66,931 | -8.21% |
| Count | 303 | 295 | -2.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Borsos
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of people bearing the Borsos surname are identified as White, accounting for 95.38% in 2000 and slightly declining to 94.24% in 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The presence of Hispanic identity within this surname group has seen an increase from 2.31% in 2000 to 3.05% in 2010. Notably, in 2010, there was a small percentage (2.03%) that identified with two or more races, which was not recorded in the previous census. No individuals with this surname were recorded as identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.38% | 94.24% | -1.2% |
| Hispanic | 2.31% | 3.05% | 32.03% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.03% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |