Explore the Family Name Boyter
The meaning of Boyter
Scottish (Fife): nickname from Old French boitier ‘boxmaker’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Boyter in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Boyter has slightly decreased over time. In 2000, it was ranked as the 23,739th most popular surname, slipping to 24,404th in 2010, a decline of 2.8%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing the Boyter name rose by 3.12%, from 995 to 1,026 during the same period. However, the proportion of people named Boyter per 100k fell by 5.41%, from 0.37 in 2000 to 0.35 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,739 | #24,404 | -2.8% |
| Count | 995 | 1,026 | 3.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.35 | -5.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boyter
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of the Boyters identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 96.08% to 94.74%. The representation of other ethnicities increased, with those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rising by 21.25%, and those reporting two or more races increasing by 41.22%. The proportion of Boyters identifying as Black also saw a modest increase of 5.94%. Interestingly, while no Boyters identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, some did report these ethnic identities in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.08% | 94.74% | -1.39% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 1.85% | 41.22% |
| Black | 1.01% | 1.07% | 5.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.97% | 21.25% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.78% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.58% | 0% |