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

Borger, 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 Borger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Borger in America

Borger is the 12557th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Borger surname appeared 2,466 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Borger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Borger 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 Borger

The surname BORGER has its origins in the Low German language, which was spoken in Northern Germany and the Netherlands during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old Saxon word "burg," meaning a fortified town or castle. The name likely originated in the 9th or 10th century, when it was used to identify individuals who lived or worked in or near a fortified settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname BORGER can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and wealth in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Burgher" and "Burgare," indicating its long history and evolution.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Johannes BORGER was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Bremen, Germany. His descendants continued to play important roles in the city's affairs for several generations.

During the Renaissance period, a Dutch painter named Pieter BORGER (1545-1608) gained recognition for his landscapes and portrait work. His paintings can be found in several museums across Europe.

In the 17th century, Hans BORGER (1621-1677) was a German composer and organist who made significant contributions to the development of the Baroque musical style. His works were widely performed and appreciated during his lifetime.

Another notable individual with the surname BORGER was Johann Gottfried BORGER (1705-1775), a German theologian and philosopher. He was a prominent figure in the Enlightenment movement and wrote extensively on topics such as natural philosophy and the nature of the human mind.

The 19th century saw the rise of a German mathematician and astronomer named Ernst BORGER (1818-1892). He made important discoveries in the field of celestial mechanics and published numerous works on the subject.

Throughout history, the surname BORGER has been found in various regions of Germany, the Netherlands, and other parts of Northern Europe. Its association with fortified settlements and towns has given it a distinct historical significance, reflecting the role of these structures in the shaping of communities and societies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Borger

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

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

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