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

Boleyjack, 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 Boleyjack surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Boleyjack in America

Boleyjack is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Boleyjack surname appeared 116 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 Boleyjack.

We can also compare 2010 data for Boleyjack 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 Boleyjack

The surname Boleyjack has its origins in the English county of Lancashire, dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to be derived from a combination of two Old English words, "bole" meaning a dwelling or homestead, and "jack" which was a common diminutive or nickname for the name John.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Boleyjack appears in the parish records of St. Michael's Church in Aughton, Lancashire, in the year 1587. Here, a certain William Boleyjack is listed as a landholder and farmer in the area.

By the 17th century, variations of the name such as Boleyjacke, Bolejacke, and Bolejake were found in various documents and records across Lancashire and the neighboring counties of Cheshire and Yorkshire. This suggests that the name had spread across the region over time.

In 1642, during the English Civil War, a Peter Boleyjack is mentioned in a military muster roll as serving in the Royalist forces under Prince Rupert. This provides evidence of the name's existence during this turbulent period in English history.

As the centuries progressed, the name Boleyjack remained predominantly centered in the northern counties of England. Notable individuals bearing this surname include:

1. Roger Boleyjack (1718-1793), a prominent merchant and landowner in the town of Wigan, Lancashire.
2. Elizabeth Boleyjack (1777-1849), an author and poet from Manchester, whose work was published in various literary journals of the time.
3. John Boleyjack (1832-1911), a successful industrialist and owner of several textile mills in the town of Burnley, Lancashire.
4. William Boleyjack (1861-1928), a renowned architect responsible for designing several landmark buildings in the city of Liverpool.
5. Catherine Boleyjack (1894-1972), a celebrated stage actress who performed in numerous productions in London's West End theaters during the early 20th century.

While the name Boleyjack may not be as widespread or well-known as some other English surnames, it has a rich history and deep roots in the northern counties of England, particularly Lancashire, where it originated and flourished over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Boleyjack

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

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 Boleyjack 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 Boleyjack 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 Boleyjack was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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