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

Borland, 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 Borland surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Borland in America

Borland is the 8253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Borland surname appeared 4,014 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Borland.

We can also compare 2010 data for Borland 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 Borland

The surname Borland is of Scottish origin, derived from the Old English words "bor" meaning "boar" and "land" meaning "land" or "territory." It is believed to have originated in the Lowlands of Scotland, particularly in the regions of Ayrshire and Renfrewshire, where it was initially used as a descriptive name for someone who lived near a area where wild boars roamed.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Borland name can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a record of Scottish nobles who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England during the Wars of Scottish Independence. The name appears as "Boreland" in this document, suggesting that the spelling has evolved over time.

In the 16th century, the Borland family was prominent in the parish of Kilwinning, Ayrshire. John Borland, born around 1520, was a notable figure in the religious and political affairs of the region during the Scottish Reformation.

The Borland name is also associated with several place names in Scotland, such as Borland in Ayrshire and Borlandfield in Lanarkshire. These locations likely derived their names from the Borland family who had settled or owned land in those areas.

One of the most famous individuals with the Borland surname was Robert Borland (1808-1869), a Scottish-born American businessman and philanthropist. He founded the town of Borland, Pennsylvania, and contributed significantly to the development of the region's infrastructure and education system.

Other notable individuals with the Borland surname include:

1. John Borland (1680-1756), a Scottish merchant and landowner in Ayrshire.
2. David Borland (1770-1842), a Scottish-born American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Connecticut.
3. James Borland (1822-1900), a Scottish-born American businessman and founder of Borland's Carriage Factory in St. Louis, Missouri.
4. Philippe Borland (1969-), a Belgian professional tennis player who achieved a career-high ranking of No. 28 in the world.
5. Andrew Borland (1981-), a Scottish professional golfer who has competed on the European Tour.

While the Borland name has been present in historical records for centuries, its origins can be traced back to the rugged landscapes of Scotland, where it likely originated as a descriptive name for those who lived in areas inhabited by wild boars.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Borland

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

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

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