Explore the Family Name Boyson
The meaning of Boyson
1. Americanized form of North German, Danish, and Norwegian Boysen. 2. English: from the Middle English personal name Boie (Old English Boia) + -son.
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How common is the last name Boyson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Boyson has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 49,249 in 2000 to 55,505 in 2010, representing a decline of 12.7%. Similarly, the total count of individuals with the Boyson surname also decreased from 401 to 370, marking a 7.73% decrease. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of the Boyson surname fell by 13.33%, going from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,249 | #55,505 | -12.7% |
| Count | 401 | 370 | -7.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boyson
When considering the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Boyson, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of individuals identified as White (88.78%), followed by Black (8.48%), and a small percentage identifying as two or more races (1.25%). By 2010, while the majority still identified as White (85.95%), the percentage had slightly decreased. The proportion identifying as Black increased to 9.73%. Additionally, new categories emerged in the 2010 data with some individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (1.35%) and Hispanic (1.89%). However, there were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.78% | 85.95% | -3.19% |
| Black | 8.48% | 9.73% | 14.74% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.89% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.35% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |