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

Borta, 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 Borta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Borta in America

Borta is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Borta surname appeared 134 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 Borta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Borta 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 Borta

The surname Borta is believed to have originated in Italy, with records indicating its presence as early as the 11th century. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "borta," which means a large basket or container used for carrying goods. This suggests that the name may have been originally associated with individuals involved in trades that required the use of such baskets, such as merchants or traders.

One of the earliest known references to the name Borta can be found in the historical records of the city of Genoa, where a family by the name of Borta is mentioned in a document dated 1124. This document details a transaction involving the purchase of a vineyard by a member of the Borta family.

In the 13th century, the Borta name appeared in several legal documents and property records in the region of Tuscany. One notable example is a contract from 1265, which bears the signature of a Pietro Borta, a merchant from the city of Florence.

By the 14th century, the Borta name had spread to other parts of Italy, with records indicating its presence in cities such as Venice and Naples. In 1376, a Giovanni Borta was appointed as a magistrate in the city of Padua, a position of significant importance at the time.

One of the most famous individuals to bear the Borta name was Matteo Borta, a renowned architect who lived in the late 15th century. Borta was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings in Rome, including the Church of Sant'Agostino and the Palazzo della Cancelleria.

Another notable figure was Giulia Borta, a respected scholar and poet who lived in the 16th century. Born in Venice in 1530, Borta was known for her contributions to the literary circles of her time and her published works, including a collection of sonnets and love poems.

In the 17th century, the Borta name gained prominence in the city of Milan, where a family of bankers and merchants rose to prominence. One member of this family, Antonio Borta (1612-1684), was a successful businessman and philanthropist who funded the construction of several public buildings and charitable institutions in the city.

As the centuries passed, the Borta name continued to be found across various regions of Italy, with individuals bearing this surname making contributions in various fields, including the arts, sciences, and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Borta

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

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

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