Explore the Family Name Boyens
The meaning of Boyens
North German and North Frisian: patronymic from the personal name Boye. Some characteristic forenames: German Georg.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Boyens in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Boyens has slightly dipped in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 72,717th most common name in the U.S., slipping to the 76,533rd position in 2010, marking a decrease of 5.25%. However, despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased marginally from 249 to 251 during this period. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,717 | #76,533 | -5.25% |
| Count | 249 | 251 | 0.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boyens
Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Boyens using data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest group identifying as 'White' decreased slightly from 85.94% to 82.87%. Meanwhile, those identifying as 'Hispanic' saw a significant increase, going from 3.61% to 5.98%. The 'Black' category also experienced a small growth from 9.24% to 9.56%. No changes were recorded for the categories 'Asian/Pacific Islander', 'Two or more races', and 'American Indian and Alaskan Native'. While this data provides insight into the ethnic composition of those carrying the Boyens surname, it's important to note that these identities are self-reported and can shift over time.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.94% | 82.87% | -3.57% |
| Black | 9.24% | 9.56% | 3.46% |
| Hispanic | 3.61% | 5.98% | 65.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |