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

Borkovec, 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 Borkovec surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Borkovec in America

Borkovec is the 103181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Borkovec surname appeared 174 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 Borkovec.

We can also compare 2010 data for Borkovec 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 Borkovec

The surname Borkovec is of Czech origin, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period in the region of Bohemia, which is now part of the Czech Republic. The name is believed to be derived from the Czech word "bor," meaning "pine tree," and the suffix "-ovec," which indicates a place of origin or association.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Borkovec can be found in a 14th-century manuscript from the Bohemian town of Kutná Hora. This document mentions a landowner named Václav Borkovec, who owned a significant estate in the area.

The name Borkovec is also associated with several historical figures. One notable individual was Jan Borkovec (1470-1537), a Czech theologian and professor at the University of Prague. He was known for his scholarly works on religious texts and his involvement in the early stages of the Protestant Reformation in Bohemia.

Another prominent figure was Jakub Borkovec (1581-1647), a Czech military commander who served under the Holy Roman Emperor during the Thirty Years' War. He gained recognition for his leadership in several battles against Swedish and Protestant forces.

In the 18th century, a Czech nobleman named František Borkovec (1720-1788) made significant contributions to the development of agriculture and forestry practices in Bohemia. He authored several treatises on sustainable land management and introduced innovative farming techniques to the region.

The name Borkovec is also found in association with various place names in the Czech Republic. For example, the village of Borkovice, located in the South Moravian Region, is believed to have derived its name from the surname Borkovec, possibly indicating a historical connection with a prominent local family.

Throughout history, the surname Borkovec has undergone various spelling variations, such as Borkowetz, Borkowic, and Borkovitz, reflecting regional linguistic differences and historical transcription practices.

It is worth noting that while the surname Borkovec has its roots in Czech history and culture, individuals bearing this name can be found in various parts of the world today, likely due to migration and diaspora over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Borkovec

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

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

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