Explore the Family Name Boyar
The meaning of Boyar
1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name from a place called Boyary, in Belarus, Latvia, or Lithuania. 2. Americanized form of Polish Bojar.
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How common is the last name Boyar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Boyar has seen a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Boyar was ranked 49,767th in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it had slipped to 52,851st, marking a decrease of 6.2%. Similarly, the total count of individuals with the Boyar surname slightly fell from 396 in 2000 to 392 in 2010, representing a modest drop of about 1.01%. The proportion of people named Boyar per 100,000 also reduced by 13.33%, moving from 0.15% in 2000 to 0.13% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,767 | #52,851 | -6.2% |
| Count | 396 | 392 | -1.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boyar
In the realm of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data portrays a varied picture for the surname Boyar. There is an increase observed in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races categories between 2000 and 2010, with slight growths of 1.59% and 1.32% respectively. The proportion of individuals identifying as White decreased by approximately 1.86%, yet still constituted the majority at 86.99% in 2010. Individuals with Boyar surname identifying as Hispanic saw a notable rise of 15.98% over the decade, increasing from 6.82% in 2000 to 7.91% in 2010. No changes were noted in the categories of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.64% | 86.99% | -1.86% |
| Hispanic | 6.82% | 7.91% | 15.98% |
| Two or More Races | 2.27% | 2.3% | 1.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.26% | 1.28% | 1.59% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |