Explore the Family Name Bortnem
The meaning of Bortnem
Norwegian: habitational name from the farm name Bortneim in western Norway, Old Norse Burknheimr, a compound of an unattested word ‘bracken, fern’ and heimr ‘farmstead’.
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How common is the last name Bortnem in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bortnem has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 94,227th most popular surname and by 2010, it climbed to the 88,020th position, indicating a change of 6.59%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 180 in 2000 to 211 in 2010, marking an increase of 17.22%. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #94,227 | #88,020 | 6.59% |
| Count | 180 | 211 | 17.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bortnem
Looking at ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Bortnem surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with percentages being 93.89% and 95.73%, respectively. This suggests an increase of 1.96% over the decade. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Further, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic dropped from 4.44% in 2000 to zero in 2010. The data for individuals identifying as two or more races was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.89% | 95.73% | 1.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 4.44% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |