Explore the Family Name Boruch
The meaning of Boruch
1. Polish: from a derivative of Borzysław, Bolebor, or some other personal name formed with the Slavic element bor ‘to fight’ (from Old Slavic boriti se). 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): Yiddish variant of Baruch. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Bronislaw, Czeslawa, Dariusz, Mieczyslaw, Wasyl.
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How common is the last name Boruch in the United States?
The surname Boruch, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 53,299th most popular and dipped to 56,710th by 2010, representing a change of -6.4%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also slightly decreased from 364 in 2000 to 360 in 2010. This represents a proportion per 100k people of 0.13 in 2000 decreasing to 0.12 in 2010, a change of -7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,299 | #56,710 | -6.4% |
| Count | 364 | 360 | -1.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boruch
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Boruch surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census showed that it is predominantly linked to those identifying as White. It was reported that in 2000, about 97.53% of individuals with the Boruch surname identified as White, although this percentage saw a minor decrease to 96.39% by 2010. Interestingly, there was a rise in the number of individuals with the Boruch surname identifying as Hispanic from 0% in 2000 to 1.94% in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0%, while those identifying as two or more races dropped from 1.37% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.53% | 96.39% | -1.17% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.94% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |