Explore the Family Name Boies
The meaning of Boies
Altered form of French Bois.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Boies in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Boies has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 40,083 in 2000 to 50,771 in 2010, a drop of approximately 26.66%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname decreased by 20.19%, from 515 in 2000 to 411 in 2010. This decrease is also reflected in the proportion per 100k, which fell by roughly 26.32% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,083 | #50,771 | -26.66% |
| Count | 515 | 411 | -20.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.14 | -26.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boies
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Boies are of White ethnicity. There was a slight increase in this demographic from 96.70% in 2000 to 97.81% in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Black went from 1.36% to 0%. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0% throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.7% | 97.81% | 1.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.36% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |