Boykin

Boykin Meaning & Origin

About Boykin
The surname Boykin is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "boquin," meaning "mouth" or "beak." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone with a prominent or distinctive mouth or beak-like feature. Over time, the surname Boykin has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Boykin: 17,255
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2,096
  • Frequency per 100k people: 5.85

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PKN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OY1 K IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɔɪkɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Boykin in Braille

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

The name Boykin in braille

How to sign the name Boykin using Sign Language

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

The name Boykin in sign language

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