Explore the Family Name Boik
The meaning of Boik
1. North German: variant of Boike. The surname Boik is apparently no longer found in Germany. 2. Probably also a Germanized form of Polish Bojko. It is found in central Poland.
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How common is the last name Boik in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Boik showed a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Boik ranked 51,945 in terms of popularity and rose to 51,066 in 2010, showing a change of 1.69 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 376 to 408 over the same period, marking an 8.51 percent increase. However, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,945 | #51,066 | 1.69% |
| Count | 376 | 408 | 8.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boik
Regarding ethnicity, the census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Boik identified as white in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase of 0.40 percent over the decade. The percentage identifying with two or more ethnicities dropped significantly by 42.25 percent, while a new group emerged in 2010 with 1.96 percent identifying as Hispanic. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. The percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped from 1.33 percent in 2000 to zero in 2010. Again, this data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.21% | 95.59% | 0.4% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.96% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.13% | 1.23% | -42.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.33% | 0% | 0% |