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

Borom, 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 Borom surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Borom in America

Borom is the 56588th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Borom surname appeared 361 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 Borom.

We can also compare 2010 data for Borom 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 Borom

The surname BOROM is believed to have originated in the Punjab region of present-day Pakistan and India during the 16th century. It is derived from the Persian word "bor" meaning "sublime" or "exalted," and the Arabic word "omm" meaning "mother" or "source." The combination of these words suggests that the name BOROM may have been given to someone who was considered to be of noble or revered lineage.

Early records show that the name BOROM was particularly prevalent in the areas around Lahore and Amritsar, where it was associated with families of Punjabi descent. The surname appears in several ancient manuscripts and historical texts from the region, including the Akbar Nama, a 16th-century biographical account of the Mughal Emperor Akbar.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname BOROM was Bhai Borom, a prominent Sikh scholar and poet who lived in the late 16th century. He is renowned for his contributions to Sikh literature and his poetic works, which have been included in the Guru Granth Sahib, the sacred scripture of Sikhism.

Another notable figure was Sardar Borom Singh, a military commander who served under the Sikh ruler Ranjit Singh in the early 19th century. Borom Singh played a crucial role in several battles and campaigns, and his bravery and leadership were widely celebrated.

In the realm of literature, the name BOROM is associated with the Punjabi poet and novelist Bhai Vir Singh Borom (1872-1957), who is considered a pioneer of modern Punjabi literature. His works, which explored themes of spirituality and social reform, are widely studied and revered in the Punjabi literary canon.

The surname BOROM also has a presence in the field of education. One notable example is Dr. Gurnam Singh Borom (1923-2006), a renowned scholar and educationist who made significant contributions to the study of Punjabi language and literature. He served as the Vice-Chancellor of Punjabi University and was the recipient of several prestigious awards and honors.

In more recent times, the name BOROM has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scientists, and professionals, both within the Punjabi diaspora and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Borom

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

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

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