Explore the Family Name Boissy
The meaning of Boissy
French: habitational name from (Le) Boissy, the name of several places in various parts of France, derived from Latin buxus box tree. Compare Boisse and Bushey.
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How common is the last name Boissy in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Boissy saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The data shows that the rank of the surname rose from 97,384 in 2000 to 95,545 in 2010, representing an upward change of 1.89%. In addition, the count of individuals with this last name also grew by 10.4% during this period, going from 173 in 2000 to 191 in 2010. However, the proportion of people with the surname Boissy per 100k remained stable at 0.06 both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #97,384 | #95,545 | 1.89% |
| Count | 173 | 191 | 10.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boissy
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Boissy, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, nearly all bearers of this surname identified as White (91.91%). By 2010, the percentage dropped slightly to 88.48%, reflecting a decrease of 3.73%. During the same period, there was no representation of the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic identities. However, the census started to record individuals identifying as Black (4.71%) and those claiming two or more races (3.66%) in 2010. No data was recorded for American Indian and Alaskan Native identities for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.91% | 88.48% | -3.73% |
| Black | 0% | 4.71% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |