Explore the Family Name Boyack
The meaning of Boyack
1. Scottish (Angus): habitational name from a lost place in Angus. It has been recorded in Scotland since the 16th century. 2. Americanized form of Polish Bojak: unexplained.
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How common is the last name Boyack in the United States?
The surname Boyack has seen an increase in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, its rank was at 40,833, which improved to 37,544 by 2010, representing an 8.05% boost in popularity. The count of individuals with the Boyack surname also saw a substantial growth. There were 504 people with this surname in 2000, and this number increased to 593 by 2010, indicating a 17.66% rise. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Boyack per 100k population also rose from 0.19 to 0.2, marking a 5.26% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,833 | #37,544 | 8.05% |
| Count | 504 | 593 | 17.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.2 | 5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boyack
As for ethnic identity, the data again comes from the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of people with the surname Boyack identify as White, amounting to 99.01% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 98.31% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0% from 2000 to 2010. However, there was a marginal emergence in those identifying with two or more races in 2010, as the percentage went up to 1.35% from zero in the previous decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.01% | 98.31% | -0.71% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.35% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |