Explore the Family Name Boyster
The meaning of Boyster
Probably of Irish origin, but unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Boyster in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Boyster has seen a surge in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 47,838th, but by 2010, it climbed to the 44,500th spot, marking an overall positive change of 6.98%. The number of individuals with this last name also increased during this period, going from 416 to 483, signifying a growth of 16.11%. The proportion of people named Boyster per 100,000 slightly rose as well, moving from 0.15 to 0.16, which represents a 6.67% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,838 | #44,500 | 6.98% |
| Count | 416 | 483 | 16.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boyster
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Boyster, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly linked to White ethnicity, with 96.39% in 2000 and 95.45% in 2010, albeit with a marginal drop of 0.98%. There seems to be no association with Asian/Pacific Islander or those identifying as two or more races, as there were no recorded percentages for these categories in either 2000 or 2010. There was a slight decrease in the percentage of Black individuals with this surname, falling from 2.16% to 2.07%, a decline of 4.17%. It's worth noting that Hispanic representation emerged in 2010 at 1.86%, having been non-existent in 2000. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category showed no change between the two decennial census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.39% | 95.45% | -0.98% |
| Black | 2.16% | 2.07% | -4.17% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.86% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |