Explore the Family Name Boyse
The meaning of Boyse
English: variant of Boyce and Boyes.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Boyse in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Boyse was ranked 72,237 in popularity in the year 2000 with a total count of 251 individuals carrying it. However, by 2010, its rank slipped to 81,458 and the count decreased to 232, indicating a net change of -12.76% in rank and -7.57% in count. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also experienced a decrease from 0.09 to 0.08, marking an 11.11% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,237 | #81,458 | -12.76% |
| Count | 251 | 232 | -7.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boyse
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Boyse, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, we can see notable changes over the course of a decade. In 2000, 94.02% of those bearing the surname identified as White, but by 2010, this percentage had declined slightly to 91.38%. While there were no individuals identifying as Hispanic or Black in 2000, both groups emerged in 2010, each accounting for 3.45% of people with the surname Boyse. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander went down from 2.39% in 2000 to zero in 2010. No changes were noted for those identifying as having two or more races or being American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.02% | 91.38% | -2.81% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.45% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 3.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.39% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |