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

Borgmeyer, 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 Borgmeyer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Borgmeyer in America

Borgmeyer is the 45105th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Borgmeyer surname appeared 475 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 Borgmeyer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Borgmeyer 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 Borgmeyer

The surname Borgmeyer has its origins in Germany and can be traced back to the late Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of the country, particularly in the areas around the Rhine River. The name is derived from the German words "borg," meaning a fortified town or castle, and "meyer," which refers to a steward or overseer. This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have been individuals who served as stewards or administrators of a fortified settlement or castle.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Borgmeyer can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of historical documents from the 13th century. In this codex, a certain "Heinrich Borgmeyer" is mentioned as a witness in a land transaction dated 1287. Another early mention of the name appears in the Stadtbuch (town book) of Nuremberg, where a "Hans Borgmeyer" is listed as a resident in the year 1412.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Borgmeyer name appears to have spread throughout various regions of Germany. In the town of Essen, records indicate the presence of a prominent family by the name of Borgmeyer, with several members holding influential positions within the local government and clergy. One notable individual from this family was Johann Borgmeyer (1545-1623), who served as the mayor of Essen from 1589 to 1601.

Another prominent figure bearing the Borgmeyer name was Christoph Borgmeyer (1668-1741), a renowned theologian and author from the city of Nuremberg. His most notable work, "Theologiae Moralis Compendium," published in 1724, was widely studied and considered an important contribution to moral theology during that era.

In the 18th century, the name Borgmeyer also gained recognition in the arts. Johann Georg Borgmeyer (1722-1789) was a celebrated painter and engraver from the town of Bamberg. His works, which included portraits, religious scenes, and landscapes, were highly regarded and can still be found in various museums and private collections across Germany.

As the Borgmeyer family continued to grow and spread throughout different regions, the name also underwent various spelling variations. Some of the documented variations include Borgmeier, Borgmejer, and Borchmeyer, among others. These variations often reflected regional dialects and linguistic differences across the German-speaking areas.

While the above examples provide a glimpse into the historical significance of the Borgmeyer surname, it is important to note that many other individuals bearing this name have undoubtedly contributed to the rich tapestry of German history and culture over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Borgmeyer

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

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

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