About Boru
The surname Boru is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Bóraigh," meaning "descendant of Bóraigh." The name Bóraigh itself is believed to be derived from the word "bóireach," meaning "a herdsman" or "a cowherd." The surname Boru is associated with the historical figure Brian Boru, who was a High King of Ireland in the 11th century. Today, the surname Boru is relatively rare and is primarily found in Ireland and among Irish diaspora communities.
The surname Boru is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Boru 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 Boru is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Boru in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Boru using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.