About Boyea
The surname Boyea is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "boie," meaning "ox." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had the characteristics or traits associated with an ox, such as strength or stubbornness. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Boyea can be found primarily in French-speaking regions.
The surname Boyea is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Boyea based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Boyea in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Boyea using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.