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

Borik, 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 Borik surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Borik in America

Borik is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Borik surname appeared 117 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 Borik.

We can also compare 2010 data for Borik 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 Borik

The surname Borik is believed to have originated in the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, particularly in modern-day Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina. Its roots can be traced back to the late medieval period, around the 14th or 15th century.

One theory suggests that the name Borik is derived from the Slavic word "bor," meaning pine tree. This could indicate that the earliest bearers of this surname may have lived near or worked in areas abundant with pine forests. Alternatively, it may have been a descriptive name referring to someone's physical appearance or characteristics associated with a pine tree, such as being tall and slender.

Another possibility is that Borik originated as a patronymic name, formed by adding the suffix "-ik" to a personal name like "Bor" or "Borislav." This was a common practice in Slavic naming traditions, where surnames were derived from the given names of ancestors.

Historical records from the region, such as parish registers and census documents, provide some of the earliest known mentions of the Borik surname. One notable example is Ivan Borik, a landowner from the village of Brestovac in present-day Croatia, who was recorded in a land deed from the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, a branch of the Borik family settled in the town of Slavonski Brod, which was then part of the Kingdom of Hungary (now in modern-day Croatia). This area was known for its strategic location along the Sava River and its thriving trade and military significance. Matija Borik, born in 1543, was a prominent merchant and civic leader in Slavonski Brod during this period.

The Borik surname also appeared in historical records from Bosnia-Herzegovina, particularly in the region of Posavina. One notable figure was Franjo Borik, a Catholic priest and scholar who lived in the 18th century. Born in 1712, he was renowned for his contributions to education and his efforts to preserve the cultural heritage of the Bosnian Croats.

In the 19th century, Josip Borik (1820-1888) was a prominent Croatian writer and journalist. He was a vocal advocate for the preservation of the Croatian language and played a significant role in the Croatian National Revival movement.

Another notable bearer of the Borik surname was Marija Borik (1885-1959), a Croatian opera singer who achieved international acclaim in the early 20th century. She performed at prestigious venues across Europe and was particularly renowned for her interpretations of the works of Wagner and Verdi.

While the Borik surname remains relatively uncommon outside of its historical heartlands in Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina, it has nevertheless been carried by individuals who have made noteworthy contributions in various fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Borik

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

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

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