Boazman
Refers to a boatman or sailor.
According to the 2000 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 171 Americans carry the last name Boazman. That puts it at #121,780 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,004,411 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Boazman surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Boazman appeared in the 2000 Census surname file but was not included in the published 2020 file. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames with at least 100 recorded bearers, so this usually means the name fell below that threshold.
Bearers in the US
171
1 in 2,004,411
Census rank
#121,780
2000 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
131
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 131 bearers of the surname Boazman in its 2000 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 121780th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Boazman, the largest self-reported group is White at 61.8%. The next largest groups are Black (35.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Boazman
Boazman is a surname that finds its origins in England, dating back several centuries. Its first notable appearances are recorded in the medieval period, specifically around the 14th century. The name is primarily associated with areas in the southern and eastern regions of England, particularly in counties like Sussex and Kent.
The etymology of Boazman suggests it is a patronymic surname, derived from the given name Boaz, an ancient Hebrew name that appears in the Old Testament of the Bible. Boaz is most famously known as the great-grandfather of King David. The name Boaz itself means "strength" or "swiftness," emphasizing robust and positive attributes.
Historical records indicate that the surname Boazman was documented in various forms. Early mentions include variations such as Boaseman and Bozeman. The shift in spelling can be attributed to phonetic changes and differing dialects within England during the medieval period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname is found in a parish register from Sussex, dating back to 1579, where a Thomas Boazman is mentioned. Another early record appears in the form of a land transaction in Kent, involving a Richard Boazman in the year 1612.
A noteworthy figure bearing the surname is John Boazman, born in 1650, who was involved in the wool trade in East Anglia. His activities were well-documented in the mercantile records of the late 17th century. Another significant individual is Elizabeth Boazman, born 1743, who gained some prominence as a midwife in Essex, noted for her contributions to local healthcare.
In more recent history, Captain William Boazman, born in 1803 and deceased in 1856, served in the Royal Navy and was recognized for his service during the Napoleonic Wars. His contributions to naval history are recorded in several military archives.
The surname also appears in colonial records, with Samuel Boazman, born in 1781, who emigrated to the American colonies and became a landowner in Maryland. His lineage contributed to the spread of the surname in the New World.
Overall, the surname Boazman reflects a rich historical tapestry, interwoven with Biblical significance, medieval patrimony, and professional achievements. Each individual's contributions build a legacy for a name that bridges ancient origins with historical relevance across centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Boazman
Among Census respondents with the surname Boazman, the largest self-reported group is White at 61.8%. The next largest groups are Black (35.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Boazman bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2000 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Boazman surname at the time of the 2000 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White61.8%
- Black or African American35.1%
- Unknown or suppressed3.1%
FAQ
Boazman surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Boazman?
Name Census estimates that about 171 living Americans carry the surname Boazman. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,004,411 residents.
How common is Boazman?
Boazman ranks #121,780 in the 2000 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2000 Census file counted 131 people with the surname Boazman. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (171), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Boazman.
Has Boazman become more or less common over time?
Boazman appears here with 2000 Census data. When additional surname-file years are available for this name, Name Census uses them to show longer-term movement in rank and bearer count.
What does the Census say about the background of Boazman?
Among Census respondents with the surname Boazman, the largest self-reported group is White at 61.8%. The next largest groups are Black (35.1%). These figures come from the 2000 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Boazman in the 2000 Census, accounting for 61.8%.
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Boazman appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2000 file are White (61.8%), Black (35.1%).
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Not necessarily. Boazman appears here with 2000 Census data, while the latest surname file loaded on Name Census is 2020. When a surname drops below the Census publication threshold, older rows can still be kept for historical reference even if the name no longer appears in the newest file.
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Boazman mean?
Refers to a boatman or sailor. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2000 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Boazman (0.05 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Boazman?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.