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

Boxley, 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 Boxley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Boxley in America

Boxley is the 19559th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Boxley surname appeared 1,380 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 Boxley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Boxley 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 Boxley

The surname Boxley is of English origin, with its earliest records dating back to the 16th century. The name is derived from the place name Boxley, which is a village located in Kent, England. The etymology of the place name Boxley suggests that it comes from the Old English words "box," meaning a box tree, and "leah," meaning a meadow or clearing.

Historically, the name Boxley is closely associated with the Cistercian abbey that was founded in the village in the 12th century. The Boxley Abbey was known for its famous Rood of Grace, a carved wooden crucifix that was believed to have miraculous powers. This relic attracted numerous pilgrims to the abbey until it was exposed as a fraud during the Dissolution of the Monasteries under King Henry VIII in the 16th century.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Boxley can be found in the Feet of Fines for Kent, a collection of legal documents from the 16th century. In 1548, a certain Thomas Boxley was listed as owning property in the village of Boxley.

Over the centuries, the Boxley surname has been spelled in various ways, including Boxeley, Boxleigh, and Boxly. One notable bearer of this name was Sir John Boxley, who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was a wealthy merchant and served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1629.

Another significant figure with the Boxley surname was Reverend Robert Boxley, who was born in 1698 and served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Boxley. He was known for his scholarly works and contributed to the study of local history and antiquities.

In the 18th century, a woman named Mary Boxley gained notoriety for her involvement in a high-profile court case. She was accused of stealing a valuable diamond necklace from a wealthy socialite, and her trial attracted widespread public attention.

During the 19th century, the Boxley family produced several notable individuals, including Sir William Boxley, who was a prominent industrialist and philanthropist. He was born in 1820 and made significant contributions to the development of the textile industry in northern England.

Another individual of note was Mary Ann Boxley, who was born in 1845 and became a respected educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded one of the first schools for girls in London and worked tirelessly to promote equal educational opportunities for women.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Boxley

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

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

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