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

Boria, 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 Boria surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Boria in America

Boria is the 31211th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Boria surname appeared 743 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 Boria.

We can also compare 2010 data for Boria 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 Boria

The surname BORIA has its origins in Italy, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have been derived from the Italian word "boria," which means pride or arrogance. This suggests that the name may have originally been bestowed upon someone perceived as arrogant or haughty in their demeanor.

The earliest known records of the BORIA surname can be traced back to the 13th century in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, particularly in the cities of Florence and Perugia. It is possible that the name was initially adopted by families residing in these areas.

In the 14th century, the BORIA name appears in various historical documents and manuscripts, including the "Libro dei Cittadini di Firenze" (Book of Citizens of Florence), where several individuals with this surname are recorded as prominent citizens and merchants.

One of the earliest notable figures with the BORIA surname was Giovanni Boria, a Florentine merchant and diplomat who lived in the late 14th century. He played a significant role in negotiating trade agreements between Florence and other Italian city-states.

During the Renaissance period, the BORIA family gained prominence in the city of Perugia, where they were involved in various artistic and cultural pursuits. Girolamo Boria (1495-1569), a renowned painter and architect, was commissioned to design several churches and palaces in the city.

In the 17th century, the BORIA surname can be found in records from the Kingdom of Naples, particularly in the coastal town of Bari. It is possible that some members of the family migrated to this region during this time.

Another notable individual with the BORIA surname was Antonio Boria (1733-1805), a Neapolitan philosopher and writer who authored several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy.

The BORIA name also has a connection to the island of Sardinia, where it is believed to have been introduced by Italian settlers in the 18th century. Salvatore Boria (1792-1867), a Sardinian lawyer and politician, played a significant role in the island's struggle for independence from the Kingdom of Sardinia.

Over the centuries, variations of the BORIA surname have emerged, such as Borio, Borioli, and Borioni, reflecting regional linguistic differences and the adoption of diminutive suffixes.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Boria

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

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

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