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

Borgas, 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 Borgas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Borgas in America

Borgas is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Borgas surname appeared 156 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 Borgas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Borgas 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 Borgas

The surname BORGAS is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "boga," which referred to a type of oar used in small boats or rowboats. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname given to those who worked as oarsmen or rowers.

The earliest known records of the surname BORGAS can be traced back to the 13th century in the Catalan region of Spain. Historical documents from this time period, such as tax records and land deeds, mention individuals with variations of the name, including BORGAS, BORGUEZ, and BORGUES.

One notable early record of the name is found in a manuscript from the late 13th century, which mentions a certain Pedro BORGAS, a fisherman from the coastal town of Tossa de Mar. This suggests that the name may have been particularly prevalent among those involved in maritime activities or living in coastal areas.

As the centuries passed, the BORGAS surname spread beyond its initial roots in Catalonia. By the 16th century, it had become established in other regions of Spain, including Andalusia and Castile. During this time, the name also began to appear in records from Spanish colonies in the Americas, as some BORGAS families emigrated to the New World.

One of the earliest known individuals with the BORGAS surname in the Americas was Juan BORGAS, a settler who arrived in present-day Mexico in the late 16th century. He is believed to have been born in Seville, Spain, around 1560 and later established a successful farming operation in the Yucatán region.

Another notable figure in history with the BORGAS surname was Juana BORGAS (1582-1648), a Spanish painter from Valencia known for her religious artwork. She was one of the few female artists of her time to achieve recognition and had several commissions from local churches and monasteries.

In the 19th century, a prominent BORGAS family emerged in the city of Barcelona. This family included several successful businessmen and industrialists, among them José BORGAS (1810-1892), who founded a textile manufacturing company that became a leading employer in the region.

Another individual of note is Miguel BORGAS (1876-1958), a Spanish architect who designed several notable buildings in Madrid and other cities during the early 20th century. His most famous work is the Palace of Communications, a landmark building constructed for the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition in Seville.

While the BORGAS surname has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world through emigration and migration. Today, it can be found in various countries, particularly those with significant Spanish-speaking populations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Borgas

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

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

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