Explore the Family Name Bouyea
The meaning of Bouyea
Americanized form of French Boyer. Some characteristic forenames: French Normand.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bouyea in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bouyea showed a slight increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 57,090, with 334 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, it had climbed to rank 56,444, with the count of individuals increasing by 8.38% to 362. The proportion per 100,000 people, however, remained unchanged at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,090 | #56,444 | 1.13% |
| Count | 334 | 362 | 8.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bouyea
When we look at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bouyea, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of those with the surname Bouyea identified as White (89.52%), followed by smaller percentages identifying as Black (6.89%) and Hispanic (2.10%). There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, or reporting two or more races. By 2010, the percentage of those identifying as White dropped slightly to 88.40%, while the percentages for Hispanic and Black identities increased to 2.21% and 7.18% respectively. Additionally, a small percentage (1.38%) reported an Asian/Pacific Islander identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.52% | 88.4% | -1.25% |
| Black | 6.89% | 7.18% | 4.21% |
| Hispanic | 2.1% | 2.21% | 5.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |