2000
#136,783
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Borik
A surname derived from a place name or geographical location.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Borik. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Borik surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Borik in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Borik, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.8%) and Hispanic (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Borik
Among Census respondents with the surname Borik, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.8%) and Hispanic (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Borik bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Borik surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.5% · 95
- Two or more races3.8% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.9% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Borik
Borik appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+4 bearers (+3.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,325 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-12 bearers (-10.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,881 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #136,783 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.5%) | Down 5,325 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -12 bearers (-10.3%) | Down 10,881 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Borik surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #142,108 | #152,989 | -7.7% |
| Count | 117 | 105 | -10.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Borik bearers went from 117 to 105 (-10.3% change). The surname moved down 10,881 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #152,989.
FAQ
Borik surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Borik?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Borik. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Borik?
Borik ranks #152,989 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 105 people with the surname Borik. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Borik.
Has Borik become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Borik went from 117 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 12 (-10.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #142,108 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Borik?
Among Census respondents with the surname Borik, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.8%) and Hispanic (2.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Borik in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.5% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Borik appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.5%), Two or More Races (3.8%), Hispanic (2.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Borik (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Borik mean?
A surname derived from a place name or geographical location. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Borik (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Borik?
For a quick modern take, check how common the surname Borik is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.