Explore the Family Name Boydston
The meaning of Boydston
Scottish: habitational name from a place called Boydston near Glasgow. This surname is no longer found in the British Isles.
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How common is the last name Boydston in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Boydston has decreased over a decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 12,616 and by 2010 it fell to 13,959, marking a decline of 10.65% in popularity. The total count of individuals with the Boydston surname reduced by 4% from 2,251 in 2000 to 2,161 in 2010. The proportion of the Boydston surname per 100,000 people also experienced a 12.05% decrease during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,616 | #13,959 | -10.65% |
| Count | 2,251 | 2,161 | -4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.83 | 0.73 | -12.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boydston
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data demonstrates a variety of ethnic identities associated with the Boydston surname. The majority identify as White, but the percentage declined slightly from 91.51% in 2000 to 90.47% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander representation also dropped by 30.11%. However, there were increases among those identifying with two or more races (19.58%), Hispanic (15.62%), Black (20.10%), and American Indian and Alaskan Native (13.25%) ethnicities. As such, the Boydston surname is becoming increasingly diverse.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.51% | 90.47% | -1.14% |
| Two or More Races | 2.4% | 2.87% | 19.58% |
| Black | 2.04% | 2.45% | 20.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 1.85% | 15.62% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.51% | 1.71% | 13.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.93% | 0.65% | -30.11% |