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

Boror, 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 Boror surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Boror in America

Boror is the 115639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Boror surname appeared 151 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 Boror.

We can also compare 2010 data for Boror 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 Boror

The surname "BOROR" is believed to have originated in the central region of France during the medieval period, specifically in the area around the town of Bourgoin-Jallieu, located in the department of Isère. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "boroir," which referred to a specific type of tool used for drilling holes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Cartulaire de l'Église de Grenoble, a 13th-century manuscript that contained various legal documents and records. In this manuscript, a person named "Petrus Boror" is mentioned in a land transaction from the year 1248.

During the 14th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of France, particularly to the northern regions. In the archives of the city of Lille, there are records of a family bearing the name "Boror" who were prominent merchants and traders.

One notable figure with this surname was Jean Boror, a renowned architect and stonemason who lived in the late 15th century. He was responsible for the construction of several churches and cathedrals in the region, including the famous Cathedral of Saint-Étienne in Auxerre, which he worked on from 1476 to 1498.

In the 16th century, the name "Boror" started appearing in records from other European countries, suggesting that members of the family may have migrated or established trade connections abroad. For instance, there are references to a merchant named Matthias Boror who was based in Amsterdam in the 1570s and engaged in the import of French wines.

Another significant figure with this surname was Marie-Madeleine Boror, a French novelist and playwright born in 1683. She was known for her satirical works that often criticized the societal norms and conventions of her time. Her most famous play, "Les Précieuses Ridicules," was a critical success and is still studied in literature courses today.

As the centuries passed, the name "Boror" continued to be found in various historical records across Europe, reflecting the migrations and dispersions of families bearing this surname. However, it is important to note that the name's frequency and distribution may have been influenced by various factors, such as wars, economic conditions, and cultural shifts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Boror

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

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

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