Explore the Family Name Boynes
The meaning of Boynes
English: variant of Boyne, with excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Boynes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Boynes has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Boynes ranked 64,385 in popularity and increased to rank 61,297 by 2010, showing a positive change of 4.8 percent. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname rose by 13.49 percent during this period, from 289 to 328 people. However, the proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.11, indicating that the growth rate aligns with the overall population increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #61,297 | 4.8% |
| Count | 289 | 328 | 13.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boynes
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that there have been some shifts among those carrying the Boynes surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as Black, making up 65.05 percent of the Boynes population in 2000. This percentage decreased slightly to 60.98 percent by 2010. Those identifying as White saw a small increase from 30.80 percent in 2000 to 31.10 percent in 2010. A notable change was seen in the categories of "Two or more races" and "Hispanic," which recorded zero percentage in 2000 but rose to 4.57 and 3.05 percent respectively by 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero through both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 65.05% | 60.98% | -6.26% |
| White | 30.8% | 31.1% | 0.97% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.57% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |