Boyar

Boyar Meaning & Origin

About Boyar
The surname Boyar is of Russian origin and is derived from the Russian word "boiarin," meaning "noble" or "aristocrat." It was originally used to denote a member of the highest rank of the Russian feudal aristocracy, known as the Boyars. Over time, the surname Boyar has become a common family name in Russia and other Slavic countries, often indicating a noble or aristocratic lineage.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Boyar is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Boyar: 392
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 52,851
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Boyar based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Boyar is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW0 Y AA1 R
🌐 IPA
/boʊˈjɑr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Boyar in Braille

Here's how to represent Boyar in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Boyar in braille

How to sign the name Boyar using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Boyar using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Boyar in sign language

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