There are
723
Boikes in the USABoike is the
31906th
most common last name in the USAHistorical figures and celebrities called Boike
EdwardBok
Edward Bok was a Dutch-born American author, editor, and publisher, known for his successful tenure as the editor of 'Ladies' Home Journal' and for his writings on education and cultural issues.DavidBoehm
David Boehm was a German mathematician and statistician known for his work in stochastic processes and queueing theory.HenryBoyce
Henry Boyce was an American businessman and philanthropist, best known for his contributions to education and the establishment of the Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research.GertrudeBock
Gertrude Bock was an American philanthropist and art collector, known for her patronage of the arts and her contributions to museums and cultural institutions.RobertO.
Robert O. Boege was an American soldier and politician, who served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and as mayor of West Allis, Wisconsin.RoseBock
Rose Bock was an American figure skater, who competed in the pairs event at the 1932 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid.HelenBoeke
Helen Boeke was an American artist and illustrator, known for her illustrations in children's books and her contributions to the field of art education.AlexanderBoyce
Alexander Boyce was an English cricketer, who played for Middlesex County Cricket Club and represented England in international matches.MargaretBock
Margaret Bock was an American poet and writer, known for her evocative poems and her exploration of themes related to nature and spirituality.JohnBoike
John Boike is a contemporary American artist and sculptor, known for his abstract sculptures and installations created from industrial materials.Boike Genealogy
OriginsThe surname 'Boike' is of Dutch origin, derived from the given name 'Boike,' which is a diminutive form of 'Boe,' a variant of 'Boi,' meaning 'betrayer' or 'swindler.' The surname may have originated as a nickname for someone known for their cunning or deception.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Boike' is relatively uncommon and is primarily found in the United States, particularly in states with large Dutch-American populations such as Michigan, Wisconsin, and Iowa.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Boike' include 'Boeke,' 'Boyle,' 'Boyce,' 'Bock,' 'Bocke,' 'Beike,' 'Boeck,' 'Boyken,' 'Bocken,' and 'Boesken.'