Explore the Family Name Boyt
The meaning of Boyt
English (Dorset and Hampshire): variant of Boyett.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Boyt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Boyt has slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. The rank improved from 30,091 in 2000 to 29,693 in 2010, marking a 1.32% change. The number of people owning the name also saw an increase, moving up from 735 to 793 during the same period, a growth rate of 7.89%. However, the proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,091 | #29,693 | 1.32% |
| Count | 735 | 793 | 7.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boyt
Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Boyt, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most bearers of the name identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 93.74% to 92.18%. The percentage of Boyt identifying as Hispanic nearly doubled, increasing from 1.09% to 2.14%. There was a modest increase in those identifying with two or more races, rising from 1.09% to 1.64%. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as Black decreased from 2.99% to 2.65%. No Boyt identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.74% | 92.18% | -1.66% |
| Black | 2.99% | 2.65% | -11.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 2.14% | 96.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 1.64% | 50.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |