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

Borglum, 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 Borglum surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Borglum in America

Borglum is the 115034th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Borglum surname appeared 152 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 Borglum.

We can also compare 2010 data for Borglum 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 Borglum

The surname Borglum is of Danish origin, tracing its roots back to the 14th century in the region of Jutland. It is believed to be derived from the Old Danish word "borg," which means "fortified place" or "castle," and "lum," which translates to "grove" or "thicket." This suggests that the name may have referred to a person residing near a fortified area surrounded by thick vegetation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Borglum name appears in a Danish census record from 1548, which lists a Hans Borglum as a resident of the town of Viborg. Another notable early reference is found in the Danske Kancelli Registranter, a collection of Danish government records from the late 16th century, where a Jens Borglum is mentioned as a landholder in the village of Skørring.

In the 17th century, the Borglum name gained prominence with the birth of Niels Borglum (1638-1700), a renowned Danish theologian and scholar who served as the Bishop of Zealand. His works on theology and biblical exegesis were widely influential during his lifetime and beyond.

The 19th century saw the Borglum name spread beyond Denmark's borders with the emigration of several Borglum families to the United States. One notable figure from this era was John Borglum (1867-1941), a Danish-American sculptor and painter who gained recognition for his works in New York City and Washington, D.C.

Perhaps the most famous bearer of the Borglum surname was Gutzon Borglum (1867-1941), the renowned American sculptor and artist best known for his monumental work on Mount Rushmore. Born to Danish immigrants in Idaho, Borglum's artistic talents were evident from an early age, and he went on to create numerous public sculptures and memorials across the United States.

Another significant figure was Carl Borglum (1890-1935), the brother of Gutzon Borglum and a skilled artist in his own right. Carl collaborated with his brother on several projects, including the Stone Mountain Confederate Memorial in Georgia, and also produced notable works such as the bust of former President Theodore Roosevelt.

As the Borglum name spread across continents, it has been associated with various notable individuals throughout history, from scholars and theologians to artists and sculptors, reflecting the diverse paths taken by those who bear this surname of Danish origin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Borglum

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

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

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