Boyter

Boyter Meaning & Origin

About Boyter
The surname Boyter is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old French word "boisteor," meaning a maker or repairer of wooden vessels or barrels. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as coopers or barrel makers. Over time, the spelling of the name may have evolved to Boyter. Today, individuals with the surname Boyter can trace their ancestry back to these skilled craftsmen.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Boyter: 1,026
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24,404
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.35

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PTR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OY1 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɔɪtər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Boyter in Braille

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

The name Boyter in braille

How to sign the name Boyter using Sign Language

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

The name Boyter in sign language

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