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

Borson, 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 Borson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Borson in America

Borson is the 123064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Borson surname appeared 140 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 Borson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Borson 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 Borson

The surname Borson is of Scandinavian origin, specifically derived from the Old Norse language. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Norway, Sweden, and Denmark during the Viking Age, which spanned from the late 8th century to the late 11th century.

The name Borson is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally formed by combining the son's given name with the father's name. In this case, Borson translates to "son of Bor." Bor was a prominent figure in Norse mythology, depicted as the grandfather of the gods Odin, Vili, and Ve.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Borson can be found in the Icelandic sagas, which were written in the 13th and 14th centuries. These sagas often mentioned individuals with the surname Borson, indicating its usage during the Viking era and the subsequent medieval period.

In the 11th century, a notable individual named Thorir Borson was mentioned in the Landnámabók, an Icelandic book that chronicles the settlement of Iceland. Thorir Borson was a Norwegian chieftain who is said to have been one of the first settlers in the Westfjords region of Iceland.

Another historical figure bearing the surname Borson was Trond Borson, a Norwegian nobleman who lived in the late 12th century. Trond Borson was a prominent landowner and played a significant role in the struggles for power during the civil wars that plagued Norway at the time.

In the 13th century, a Swedish priest named Petrus Borson is recorded in historical documents. He is believed to have been a scholar and theologian who served in the Diocese of Linköping, one of the oldest dioceses in Sweden.

During the 14th century, a Danish nobleman named Niels Borson held considerable influence in the court of King Valdemar IV Atterdag. Niels Borson was a trusted advisor to the king and played a crucial role in the consolidation of Danish control over parts of Scandinavia.

In the 15th century, a Norwegian explorer named Thorvald Borson embarked on several voyages to Greenland and the Arctic regions. His expeditions contributed to the expansion of geographical knowledge and the exploration of the northern territories.

While the surname Borson has its roots in Scandinavia, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through migration and cultural exchange. However, its origins can be traced back to the rich heritage of the Norse peoples and their influence in shaping the history of Scandinavia and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Borson

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

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

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