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

Borràs, 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 Borràs surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Borràs in America

Borràs is the 35096th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Borràs surname appeared 642 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 Borràs.

We can also compare 2010 data for Borràs 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 Borràs

The surname Borras is of Catalan origin, tracing its roots back to the region of Catalonia in Spain during the medieval period. The name is thought to be derived from the Latin word "borra," which means "wool shearings" or "waste wool." This connection suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have been involved in the wool trade or textile industry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Borras can be found in the Catalan town of Tortosa, where a notable family bearing this surname resided in the 13th century. Historical records mention a Joan Borras, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in Tortosa during that time.

In the 14th century, the Borras name appeared in the records of the town of Valls, located in the province of Tarragona. A prominent figure from this era was Guillem Borras, a respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Courts of Catalonia.

As the Borras family expanded and members migrated to other parts of Spain and beyond, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as Borràs, Borràz, and Borraz. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and naming conventions.

One notable individual bearing the Borras surname was Vicente Borras y Romero (1689-1756), a Spanish painter and engraver who achieved significant recognition for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can be found in churches and museums across Spain.

Another notable figure was Francisco Borras Cuberta (1834-1891), a Spanish politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Congress of Deputies and held various government positions during the late 19th century.

In the realm of literature, the name Borras is associated with Tomás Borras y Beltrán (1891-1976), a Spanish poet, novelist, and playwright. He was known for his works that explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

The Borras surname also crossed international borders, with individuals bearing this name making their mark in various fields. For example, Juan Borras (1913-1979) was a renowned Cuban painter and engraver whose works were heavily influenced by the Afro-Cuban culture and traditions.

Throughout its history, the surname Borras has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, each contributing to the rich tapestry of its legacy across multiple regions and countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Borràs

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

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

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