The surname Borum was first found in East Prussia and Silesia, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as numerous branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some of which were located in other countries. Through the acquisition of these estates as well as their important contributions to society, the family successfully elevated their social status.
Loading...
Early History of the Borum family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Borum research. Another 90 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1831 is included under the topic Early Borum History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Loading...
Borum Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Borowski, Borowitz, Borowicki, Borucki, Borowicz, Borovski, Borowsky and many more.
Loading...
Early Notables of the Borum family
More information is included under the topic Early Borum Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Borum Ranking
In the United States, the name Borum is the 11,405th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
Loading...
Migration of the Borum family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Scheie Borowsky, who arrived in New York, NY in 1872; Katarzyna Borowski, who arrived in Baltimore in 1873; Israel Borawski, who settled in New York, NY in 1878.
Contemporary Notables of the name Borum (post 1700)
+
Major-General Fred S. Borum (1892-1978), American Commanding General of the Miami Air Depot, Florida (1944) 2
Wylie G. Borum, American politician, U.S. Vice Consul in Toronto, 1943
Germany
