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

Borla, 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 Borla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Borla in America

Borla is the 102688th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Borla surname appeared 175 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 Borla.

We can also compare 2010 data for Borla 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 Borla

The surname Borla is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the northern regions of Italy, particularly in areas like Piedmont, Lombardy, and Emilia-Romagna. The name is believed to derive from the Italian word "borla," which means a tassel or a tuft, hinting at a possible occupational connection for the earliest bearers of this surname.

Historical records indicate that the Borla name appeared in various Italian documents as early as the 13th century. One of the earliest mentions can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cremonae, a collection of medieval charters from the city of Cremona, where a certain "Bartolomeo Borla" is listed among the residents in the year 1267.

The Borla surname gained prominence during the Renaissance period, with several notable individuals bearing this name. One such figure was Giovanni Borla, a renowned painter from Milan who flourished in the late 15th century and was renowned for his religious artwork adorning churches throughout northern Italy.

In the 16th century, the Borla family established itself as a prominent lineage in the city of Pavia, where they were involved in the local government and held influential positions. A notable member of this family was Gerolamo Borla, who served as a magistrate and diplomat for the Duchy of Milan in the mid-1500s.

As the Borla surname spread across Italy, it also found its way into various place names and toponyms. For instance, the village of Borla in the province of Novara, Piedmont, is believed to have derived its name from the presence of a prominent Borla family in the area during the Middle Ages.

Among the more recent historical figures bearing the Borla surname was Gaspare Borla, an Italian mathematician and astronomer born in Turin in 1775. He made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and authored several treatises on the subject.

Another notable bearer of the Borla name was Ernesto Borla, an Italian engineer and industrialist born in Biella in 1869. He founded the Borla Automobili company, which produced luxury automobiles in the early 20th century and was known for its innovative designs.

In the realm of literature, the Italian writer and poet Giancarlo Borla, born in Milan in 1925, gained recognition for his works exploring themes of existentialism and the human condition.

While the Borla surname has its roots firmly planted in Italian soil, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diasporas, carrying with it a rich historical legacy and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Borla

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

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

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