Explore the Family Name Borsuk
The meaning of Borsuk
Ukrainian, Polish, and Jewish (from Ukraine and Poland): nickname, sometimes denoting a dirty unkempt individual, from borsuk ‘badger’. As a Jewish surname it can sometimes be a habitational name from Borsuki, a village in Ukraine.
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How common is the last name Borsuk in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Borsuk showed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Borsuk was ranked 45,078 in terms of popularity and had around 448 instances. A decade later, in 2010, the rank fell to 46,811 with an increase in count to 454, indicating a growth of 1.34%. Despite this rise in the total count, the proportion per 100k decreased by 11.76%, reflecting that the surname did not keep pace with the growth in the overall population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,078 | #46,811 | -3.84% |
| Count | 448 | 454 | 1.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Borsuk
Concerning ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the surname Borsuk identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with 97.10% and 97.36% respectively. There was a small change from those identifying as Two or more races in 2000 at 2.01% dropping to zero in 2010. Additionally, a new ethnic identity emerged in 2010, with 1.76% identifying as Hispanic. The data recorded no individuals with the surname Borsuk identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 97.36% | 0.27% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.76% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.01% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |