Find out how popular the last name Boarts is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Boarts.

Boarts, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Boarts surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Boarts in America

Boarts is the 58481st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Boarts surname appeared 347 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Boarts.

We can also compare 2010 data for Boarts to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Boarts

The surname "BOARTS" is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, specifically in the northern counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "bor," meaning a dwelling or shelter, and "ært," meaning a place of cultivation or land cleared for farming.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Borart," referring to a landowner or tenant in the village of Boroughbridge, Yorkshire. This suggests that the name may have initially been a locational surname, denoting someone who lived or worked in a place called "Boarts" or a variation thereof.

In the 13th century, records show a John de Boarts, born around 1220, who held land in the village of Boarth, near Clitheroe in Lancashire. This spelling variation further supports the theory that the name originated from a specific geographic location.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the name continued to appear in various forms, such as "Boartes," "Bourtes," and "Borts," reflecting the fluid nature of surnames and spelling variations during that era.

One notable individual bearing this surname was Sir William Boarts (1580-1646), a member of the English gentry and a supporter of the Royalist cause during the English Civil War. He was knighted by King Charles I in 1644 for his loyalty and service.

Another prominent figure was Robert Boarts (1635-1712), an English clergyman and theologian who served as the Bishop of Carlisle from 1691 until his death. He was known for his scholarly works on church history and theology.

In the 18th century, the Boarts family had a strong presence in the town of Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, where several members were involved in the local textile industry. One notable individual from this branch was Samuel Boarts (1745-1817), a successful wool merchant and philanthropist who established several schools and charities in the area.

Moving into the 19th century, the name appears to have spread further across England, with records showing Boarts families in counties such as Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, and Lincolnshire. One noteworthy individual from this period was Mary Boarts (1810-1892), a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights, who founded several schools for girls in the city of Nottingham.

Throughout its history, the surname "BOARTS" has maintained its connection to its northern English roots, likely originating from a specific geographic location and evolving over time through various spelling variations. While not a particularly common surname, it has produced several notable individuals across various fields, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have borne this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Boarts

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Boarts.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Boarts was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Boarts has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Boarts was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Boarts, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!