Boggis

The surname Boggis is of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Bucca," which means "billy-goat." The name "Boggis" would have been a nickname for someone who displayed goat-like characteristics such as stubbornness or agility.

Boggis is an uncommon surname, mainly found in the East Anglia region of England. It appears to have been most prevalent in Suffolk, where it is believed that the name originated.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Boggis are scarce in historical records, suggesting that it may have been a name associated with a specific family or locality rather than a prominent figure. As such, the surname Boggis remains a familial or regional name with limited widespread recognition outside of specific genealogical circles.

There are approximately 895 people named Boggis in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,062nd most common surname in Britain. Around 14 in a million people in Britain are named Boggis.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Arthur
  • Colin
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Stephen
  • Tony

Female

  • Christine
  • Elizabeth
  • Linda
  • Lisa
  • Lucy
  • Margaret
  • Nicola
  • Patricia
  • Sarah
  • Susan

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