Explore the Family Name Boyington
The meaning of Boyington
English (Nottinghamshire): variant of Boynton.
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How common is the last name Boyington in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Boyington has slightly declined in the 2000s. In 2000, it was ranked 18,582nd most common surname, dropping to 19,364th in 2010, marking a 4.21% decrease in rank. However, despite this drop in rank, the actual number of individuals with the surname increased from 1,369 in 2000 to 1,397 in 2010, demonstrating a 2.05% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,582 | #19,364 | -4.21% |
| Count | 1,369 | 1,397 | 2.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.47 | -7.84% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boyington
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts among those bearing the surname Boyington between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Boyingtons identified as White decreased slightly from 86.85% to 85.68%. There was a notable increase in the Hispanic population, moving from 1.53% to 2.58%, a growth of 68.63%. Those identifying as Black also saw an increase, growing from 8.04% to 8.59%. The proportion of those with Asian/Pacific Islander heritage or American Indian and Alaskan Native backgrounds both decreased during this period, by 31.51% and 41.82% respectively. The percentage of people identifying as two or more races increased from 1.75% to 2%, showing a growth of 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.85% | 85.68% | -1.35% |
| Black | 8.04% | 8.59% | 6.84% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 2.58% | 68.63% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 2% | 14.29% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.1% | 0.64% | -41.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.73% | 0.5% | -31.51% |