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

Borgens, 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 Borgens surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Borgens in America

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

The Borgens 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 Borgens.

We can also compare 2010 data for Borgens 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 Borgens

The surname Borgens is of German origin, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century in the region of Saxony. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "borg," meaning a fortified town or castle, potentially indicating that the earliest bearers of this name resided in or near a fortified settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Borgens can be found in the chronicles of the city of Leipzig, where a certain Hans Borgens is mentioned as a prominent merchant in the year 1387. Additionally, the name appears in various medieval tax records and property deeds from the regions of Thuringia and Saxony-Anhalt.

The name Borgens underwent several spelling variations throughout its history, including Borgenz, Borgenss, and Borgensz. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and scribal errors common during the Middle Ages.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name Borgens was Johann Borgens, a Lutheran theologian and scholar born in Wittenberg in 1522. He studied under Martin Luther and later became a professor of theology at the University of Jena.

Another historical figure of note was Friedrich Borgens, a military commander who served in the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). Born in Dresden in 1595, he rose through the ranks of the Saxon army and played a significant role in several battles during the conflict.

The name Borgens also appears in connection with certain place names in Germany, such as the village of Borgenstadt, located in the state of Saxony-Anhalt. This village's name is derived from the same Old German root as the surname, suggesting a potential link between the place and the family name.

In the 19th century, a prominent bearer of the Borgens name was Wilhelm Borgens, a German industrialist born in Hannover in 1823. He founded a successful textile manufacturing company that became a major employer in the region.

Another noteworthy individual was Maria Borgens, a German opera singer born in Berlin in 1856. She achieved fame for her performances in various operas across Europe and was considered one of the leading sopranos of her time.

It is worth noting that while the surname Borgens has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage. However, its origins and early recorded instances can be traced back to the medieval period in the regions of Saxony and Thuringia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Borgens

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

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

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