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

Boreen, 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 Boreen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Boreen in America

Boreen is the 90853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Boreen surname appeared 203 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 Boreen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Boreen 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 Boreen

The surname Boreen has its origins in Ireland, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Irish Gaelic word "bóithrín," which means "little road" or "lane." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a small path or byway.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Boreen can be found in the "Fiants of the Tudor Sovereigns," a collection of official documents from the reigns of Henry VIII, Edward VI, and Mary I. In these records, dated around 1551, a person named Thomas Boreen is mentioned in connection with a land grant in County Cork, Ireland.

The Boreen surname is particularly prevalent in the counties of Cork, Kerry, and Limerick in southwestern Ireland. This region is known for its rich history and cultural traditions, and it is likely that the Boreen family played a role in the local communities and events of the time.

One notable individual with the Boreen surname was Patrick Boreen (1783-1864), an Irish Catholic priest who served as the first Bishop of the Diocese of Ferns in County Wexford, Ireland. He was appointed to this position in 1834 and held it until his death.

Another historical figure was John Boreen (1810-1878), an Irish-born soldier and politician who served in the United States Army during the Mexican-American War. After his military service, he pursued a career in politics and was elected to the California State Assembly in 1867.

In the late 18th century, a family by the name of Boreen was recorded as living in the townland of Kilcor in County Cork. It is possible that this is where the name originated or had its earliest roots.

The surname Boreen has also been found in some older records with variations in spelling, such as Borin, Borreen, and Boryn. These alternative spellings may reflect the phonetic adaptations of the name over time or regional differences in pronunciation.

Historical records from the 17th and 18th centuries mention individuals with the surname Boreen in various contexts, such as land transactions, court proceedings, and parish records. This suggests that the Boreen family was well-established in Ireland during this period and played an active role in the local communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Boreen

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

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

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