Explore the Family Name Boruta
The meaning of Boruta
Polish: from a derivative of Borzysław, Bolebor, or some other personal name formed with bor ‘to fight’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Bronislaw, Tadeusz.
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How common is the last name Boruta in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Boruta in the United States has seen a slight decline, as reflected in data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Boruta ranked 61,544 in terms of commonality and by 2010, it had dropped to 65,964, signifying a decrease of approximately 7.18%. The total count of individuals with this surname also fell slightly from 305 in 2000 to 300 in 2010, a reduction of 1.64%. This indicates that the proportion of people named Boruta per 100,000 population decreased by approximately 9.09% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,544 | #65,964 | -7.18% |
| Count | 305 | 300 | -1.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boruta
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Boruta, based on information from the Decennial U.S. Census, it is predominantly linked to white ethnicity. The majority (98.03%) identified as white in 2000, and although there was a slight decrease, white still comprised a significant 97.00% in 2010. The Hispanic representation saw a minor increase from 0 in 2000 to 2.00% in 2010. However, data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either suppressed or showed no change during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.03% | 97% | -1.05% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |