Explore the Family Name Boise
The meaning of Boise
1. English and Scottish: variant of Boyce. This form of the surname is common in the US but rare in Britain. 2. English: variant of Boyes.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Boise in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Boise has decreased over time. In 2000, the surname ranked 25,272nd in terms of popularity and was carried by about 920 individuals. This equates to approximately 0.34 individuals per 100,000 with the Boise surname. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 29,231st and the count of people with this surname had decreased to 810, or 0.27 per 100,000, representing a decline of nearly 16% in rank and around 12% in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,272 | #29,231 | -15.67% |
| Count | 920 | 810 | -11.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.27 | -20.59% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boise
The ethnicity distribution associated with the Boise surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows a majority identifying as White. In 2000, about 89.13% identified as such, which slightly decreased to 87.04% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic was negligible in both years. Individuals identifying as Black made up 3.8% in 2000 and this increased to 4.07% in 2010. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw an increase from 4.35% to 4.69%. Meanwhile, the representation of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities grew from 1.96% to 2.35% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.13% | 87.04% | -2.34% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.35% | 4.69% | 7.82% |
| Black | 3.8% | 4.07% | 7.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1.96% | 2.35% | 19.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.76% | 0% | 0% |