Explore the Family Name Boyde
The meaning of Boyde
Scottish (Glasgow): variant of Boyd.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Boyde in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Boyde saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 45,482 and slipped to 49,824 in 2010, marking a drop of 9.55%. The count of individuals bearing the surname also diminished during this period, with 443 people in 2000 dwindling to 421 in 2010, equating to a decrease of approximately 5%. Additionally, the proportion of individuals named Boyde per 100,000 decreased by 12.5% from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,482 | #49,824 | -9.55% |
| Count | 443 | 421 | -4.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boyde
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that there were no significant changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Boyde between 2000 and 2010. Despite slight fluctuations, the majority of those bearing the surname identified as White, making up 53.72% in 2000 and 53.68% in 2010. The second largest group identified as Black, representing 39.28% of the population in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 37.05% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic constituted 2.26% in 2000, slipping to 2.14% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year, while the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities emerged in 2010 at 6.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.72% | 53.68% | -0.07% |
| Black | 39.28% | 37.05% | -5.68% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 6.41% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.26% | 2.14% | -5.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.16% | 0% | 0% |