BOISVERT
Boisvert
Boisvert is a surname of French origin, commonly found among families of French-Canadian and French descent. The name is derived from the French words "bois" meaning "wood" and "vert" meaning "green", suggesting a link to wooded or green places.
Origin and Meaning
The surname Boisvert originates from France, specifically from regions with significant forests or green landscapes. The name likely referred to individuals who lived near or worked in wooded areas.
Distribution
While the surname is French in origin, it is most commonly found among French-Canadian families due to the influence of French settlers in Canada. Boisvert can also be found in France and other parts of the world where French emigrants have settled.
Notable Bearers
- Marie Boisvert: a renowned French-Canadian painter known for her landscape artworks.
- Pierre Boisvert: a successful entrepreneur who founded a popular chain of restaurants in Quebec.
Variants
Variants of the surname Boisvert include Boivert and Boivin, with slight variations in spelling that have developed over time and through generational changes.
Overall, the surname Boisvert carries a rich history and is a distinctive part of the French cultural heritage within Canada and beyond.
There are approximately 35 people named Boisvert in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Boisvert.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andre
- Jay
Female
- Catherine
- Emma
- Marie-claude
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.