Explore the Family Name Boyum
The meaning of Boyum
Norwegian (Bøyum): habitational name from a farm in Sogn, named from Old Norse bœr, býr ‘farm’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Asmund, Iver, Syvert.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Boyum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Boyum saw a slight decrease in ranking from 2000 to 2010, dropping from 27,526th to 27,845th. However, the number of individuals with the Boyum surname increased by approximately 4.61%, rising from 824 in 2000 to 862 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people dipped slightly by -6.45% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,526 | #27,845 | -1.16% |
| Count | 824 | 862 | 4.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.29 | -6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Boyum
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Boyum. In 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native (though in 2010, there was a 0.58% presence in the latter group). The majority identified as White, making up 96.84% of individuals in 2000 and slightly declining to 96.29% in 2010. There was a minor increase in those identifying with two or more races, growing from 2.06% in 2000 to 2.20% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.84% | 96.29% | -0.57% |
| Two or More Races | 2.06% | 2.2% | 6.8% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.58% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |