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

Bore, 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 Bore surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bore in America

Bore is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bore surname appeared 136 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 Bore.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bore 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 Bore

The surname "BORE" has its origins in England, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "bor," meaning a small stream or brook. The surname was primarily found in areas with a high concentration of waterways, such as the counties of Devon and Somerset.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Bore." This historical record suggests that the name existed during the Norman Conquest and was likely used to identify individuals living near small streams or brooks.

In the 13th century, the surname appeared in various forms, including "Boure," "Bour," and "Bure." These variations were common due to the lack of standardized spelling during that period. Place names like "Boreham" and "Borehampton" also emerged, indicating the presence of individuals with the surname "BORE" in those areas.

One notable figure bearing the surname "BORE" was Sir John Bore (c. 1470-1521), a prominent English courtier and politician during the reign of Henry VIII. He served as Lord Lieutenant of Calais and was involved in diplomatic missions to France and the Holy Roman Empire.

Another individual of historical significance was William Bore (c. 1535-1599), an English clergyman and academic. He served as the Master of the Bench of the Inner Temple and was renowned for his contributions to legal education.

In the 17th century, the surname "BORE" gained further recognition with the birth of Robert Bore (1629-1679), an English mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1666.

During the 18th century, the name "BORE" was associated with the literary world through the works of Reverend Charles Bore (1704-1768), an English poet and clergyman. His collection of poems, titled "Poems on Several Occasions," was well-received in his time.

In the 19th century, the surname "BORE" was carried by John Bore (1811-1887), a prominent English architect responsible for designing several notable buildings, including the Royal Opera House in London.

These examples illustrate the long-standing presence and historical significance of the surname "BORE" across various fields, from politics and law to academia, literature, and architecture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bore

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

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 Bore 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 Bore 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 Bore was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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