About Boyden
The surname Boyden is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "bodin," meaning "messenger" or "herald." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a messenger or herald, or it could have been given to someone who had a reputation for being a good communicator or spokesperson. The name Boyden has variations such as Boydon and Boyton, and it is relatively rare today.
The surname Boyden is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Boyden 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 Boyden is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Boyden in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Boyden using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.