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

Boyas, 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 Boyas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Boyas in America

Boyas is the 71042nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Boyas surname appeared 275 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 Boyas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Boyas 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 Boyas

The surname Boyas has its origins in the Normandy region of northern France, dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "bois," meaning "wood" or "forest," suggesting that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or worked in a wooded area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the renowned Domesday Book, a historical record commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a landowner named Radulfus de Boyas, indicating the presence of the name in Normandy during the Norman conquest of England.

In the 13th century, records show a Robertus de Boyas, who was a prominent landowner in the village of Boyas-sur-Mer, located in the Normandy region. This village likely took its name from the same root as the surname, further reinforcing the connection between the name and its association with wooded areas.

As the surname spread across Europe, it encountered various spellings, such as Boyes, Boyse, and Boyce. One notable bearer of the name was Sir John Boyce (c. 1470-1540), an English diplomat and courtier who served under King Henry VIII and was knighted for his service.

Another influential figure was Hilaire Boyas (1593-1672), a French philosopher and theologian who wrote extensively on metaphysics and natural theology. His works were widely read and influential during the 17th century.

In the 18th century, the name gained prominence in the literary world with the birth of John Boyce (1744-1806), an English poet and playwright. His most notable work, "The Village Curate," was a popular satirical poem that explored rural life and the role of clergy.

The 19th century saw the rise of another notable figure, Marie-Louise Boyas (1820-1892), a French novelist and activist. Her novels often explored themes of social injustice and the plight of women in society, making her a influential voice in the early feminist movement.

As the name spread across different regions, it also gave rise to various place names, such as Boyce Creek in Virginia, USA, and the village of Boyas-sur-Mer in Normandy, France, further cementing the connection between the surname and its geographical roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Boyas

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

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

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