Explore the Family Name Boynton
The meaning of Boynton
English: habitational name from a place in East Yorkshire named Boynton, from the Old English personal name Bōfa + the connective particle -ing- denoting association + tūn ‘settlement’. Alternatively, the name may have arisen from Boyton in Wiltshire (recorded in Domesday Book as Boientone) or from Boyington Court in Kent (recorded in 1207 as Bointon), both of which are named with the Old English personal name Boia + tūn ‘settlement’. History: John Boynton emigrated from England to Salem, MA, 1638.
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How common is the last name Boynton in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Boynton experienced a slight decrease in rank from 4757 in 2000 to 5024 in 2010, representing a -5.61% change. During this same decade though, the number of individuals carrying the Boynton name rose by 2.45% from 6816 to 6983. The representation of the surname per 100,000 people also saw a decrease of -6.32%, falling from 2.53 in 2000 to 2.37 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #4,757 | #5,024 | -5.61% |
| Count | 6,816 | 6,983 | 2.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.53 | 2.37 | -6.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boynton
The ethnic identity associated with the Boynton surname has seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010 as well, based on the findings of the Decennial U.S. Census. Those identifying as White made up the majority of Boyntons at 84.68% in 2000, which decreased slightly to 82.00% in 2010. A notable increase was observed among those identifying as Hispanic, rising by 64.49% from 1.07% to 1.76%. The percentage of Boyntons identifying as Black also increased from 11.78% to 12.95%, while there was a rise among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.34% to 0.53%), as well as those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native (from 0.79% to 0.96%). The proportion of Boyntons identifying with two or more races also saw growth, going from 1.34% to 1.80%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.68% | 82% | -3.16% |
| Black | 11.78% | 12.95% | 9.93% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 1.8% | 34.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.07% | 1.76% | 64.49% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.79% | 0.96% | 21.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.34% | 0.53% | 55.88% |
Boynton ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Boynton is British & Irish, which comprises 55.2% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (24.4%) and Scandinavian (4.6%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Ashkenazi Jewish, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 55.2% |
| French & German | 24.4% |
| Scandinavian | 4.6% |
| Other | 15.8% |
Possible origins of the surname Boynton
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Boynton have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 92.60% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 92.60% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 92.60% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 92.20% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 91.70% |
What Boynton haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Boynton is R-U152, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-U152 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-Y3550 and R-P311, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Binkley, Shirk, Musselman, Castleberry, Breedlove, Kistler, Frazee, Strickler, Ebersole, Agee.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Boynton surname are: H1, J1c, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Boynton have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Boynton" Surname 30.8%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Boynton" Surname 19.7%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Boynton" Surname 22.2%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Boynton" Surname 16.7%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Boynton?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Boynton are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition