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

Boxill, 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 Boxill surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Boxill in America

Boxill is the 93921st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Boxill surname appeared 195 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 Boxill.

We can also compare 2010 data for Boxill 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 Boxill

The surname Boxill has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be a locational name derived from the village of Boxill or Boxhulle, which is located near Dorking in Surrey. The name is thought to have evolved from the Old English words "box," meaning a box tree, and "hyll," meaning a hill, potentially referring to a hill where box trees grew.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Boxill can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1296, where John de Boxhulle is mentioned. This suggests that the Boxill surname was already established in the region during the late 13th century.

In the 14th century, the surname appears in various forms, such as Boxhill, Boxhull, and Boxill, reflecting the variations in spelling that were common during that time. The Hundred Rolls of 1273 mention a Richard de Boxhulle, while the Patent Rolls of 1381 reference a John Boxhill.

The Boxill surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One prominent figure was Sir Thomas Boxill (c. 1530-1589), an English landowner and Member of Parliament for Guildford in 1559. Another notable bearer of the name was John Boxill (1631-1701), a Quaker minister and writer from Sussex.

In the 17th century, the name Boxill appears in various parish records and court records, indicating the family's continued presence in England. For instance, a William Boxill was recorded in the Parish Register of St. Botolph's, Bishopsgate, London, in 1674.

During the 18th century, the Boxill surname spread beyond England, with some bearers of the name migrating to other parts of the British Empire, including North America and the Caribbean. One notable individual from this period was Benjamin Boxill (1735-1799), a British naval officer and explorer who served in the Royal Navy.

In the 19th century, the Boxill surname continued to be found in various records and documents. One notable bearer of the name was John Boxill (1812-1892), a British architect who designed several churches and public buildings in London and the surrounding areas.

While the Boxill surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, with bearers of the name found in countries such as the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean. However, the earliest recorded examples and historical references remain firmly rooted in England, where the name originated from the village of Boxill or Boxhulle in Surrey.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Boxill

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

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

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