Find out how popular the last name Borda is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Borda.

Borda, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Borda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Borda in America

Borda is the 21790th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Borda surname appeared 1,193 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Borda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Borda to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Borda

The surname BORDA is believed to have originated in Spain, likely during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "borda," which means "hut" or "small house," suggesting that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a humble dwelling or a small hamlet.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BORDA can be found in the Catalan region of Spain, where it appears in various documents dating back to the 13th and 14th centuries. During this time, the name was often spelled as "Borda" or "Bordas," reflecting the regional variations in spelling and pronunciation.

In the 15th century, the name BORDA gained prominence in the Basque region of Spain, where it was associated with several notable families. One such family was the Borda family of Navarre, who held land and influence in the area. Records from this period mention individuals like Juan de Borda (born c. 1430), a prominent landowner and local official.

As the name spread beyond Spain, it also appeared in other parts of Europe, particularly in France and Italy. In France, the name was sometimes spelled as "Bordas" or "Bordès," while in Italy, it took the form "Borda" or "Bordani."

One notable figure bearing the name BORDA was José Joaquín de Borda y Lebrón (1768-1821), a Spanish naval officer and mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of navigation. He developed the Borda count, a method for determining the outcome of an election, which is still used in various voting systems today.

Another individual of historical significance was Juan José Borda (1789-1844), an Argentine military leader and politician who played a crucial role in the Argentine War of Independence. He served as Governor of Buenos Aires and was a prominent figure in the early years of the independent Argentine nation.

In the 19th century, the BORDA surname found its way to the United States, likely through immigration from Spain, Italy, and other parts of Europe. One notable American bearing this name was Narciso Gener Borda (1828-1897), a Cuban-American businessman and philanthropist who donated land and funds for the establishment of several educational institutions in Florida.

Throughout its history, the BORDA surname has been associated with various professions, including landowners, military figures, politicians, and intellectuals. While its exact origins may be shrouded in the mists of time, the name's connection to humble dwellings and small settlements provides a glimpse into the lives of its earliest bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Borda

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Borda.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Borda was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Borda has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Borda was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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