About Borris
The surname Borris is of English origin and is derived from the given name "Boris," which itself has Slavic roots. The name Boris is derived from the Old Slavic word "boru," meaning "battle" or "fight." Therefore, the surname Borris is likely to have originated as a patronymic surname, indicating that the bearer was the son of someone named Boris. It may have been used to denote a family's association with someone who was known for their prowess in battle or their warrior-like qualities.
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The surname Borris is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Borris based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Borris is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Borris in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Borris using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.