Explore the Family Name Boast
The meaning of Boast
English (East Anglia): nickname for a boastful person, from Middle English bost ‘brag, vainglory’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Boast in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Boast" experienced minor shifts over the past decade. Between 2000 and 2010, the rank of the surname dropped from 61,058 to 64,054, marking a decline of nearly five percent. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname saw a slight increase, growing from 308 in 2000 to 311 in 2010. The proportion of people named Boast per 100,000 remained steady at 0.11 throughout this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,058 | #64,054 | -4.91% |
| Count | 308 | 311 | 0.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boast
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides an insightful overview of the changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Boast". Notably, there was a significant increase in the proportion of Asian/Pacific Islanders and those identifying with two or more races, with growth rates of 58.64% and 5.14%, respectively. However, there was a decrease of approximately 2.35% in the white category and a larger decrease of 15.12% in the black category. The percentage of people of Hispanic ethnicity saw a modest increase of 27.31%. There were no identifiable changes in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.81% | 68.17% | -2.35% |
| Black | 25% | 21.22% | -15.12% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 5.14% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.27% | 2.89% | 27.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.62% | 2.57% | 58.64% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |