Boyett

Boyett Meaning & Origin

About Boyett
The surname Boyett is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "boye," meaning a servant or attendant. It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the son of a boy or servant. Over time, the spelling of the name has evolved, and variations such as Boyet, Boyette, and Boyt have emerged. Today, individuals with the surname Boyett can be found primarily in the United States, particularly in the southern states.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Boyett: 4,465
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,465
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.51

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Boyett 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 Boyett is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PT
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OY1 IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/bɔɪɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Boyett in Braille

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

The name Boyett in braille

How to sign the name Boyett using Sign Language

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

The name Boyett in sign language

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