BOONE
Boone
Boone is an English surname of French origin. The name is believed to have been introduced to England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The surname Boone is derived from the Old French word "bon," meaning good or kind.
The Boone surname is mostly associated with regions in the southern part of England, especially in Hampshire and Surrey. Over time, the name has spread to other parts of the country.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Boone include pioneers and explorers, such as Daniel Boone, an American frontiersman who played a significant role in the exploration and settlement of Kentucky. The surname Boone has played a role in American history as well as English history.
Variations of the Boone surname include Boon and Bone. The lineage of the Boone family has been traced through centuries, and the surname continues to be passed down through generations.
In contemporary times, individuals with the Boone surname can be found across the United Kingdom, the United States, and other parts of the world, carrying on the legacy of a name that is linked to exploration, pioneering spirit, and resilience.
There are approximately 634 people named Boone in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Boone.
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
- Andrew
- Christopher
- Daniel
- David
- Derrick
- Gary
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Alison
- Ann
- Deborah
- Helen
- Janet
- Julie
- Linda
- Louise
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Pamela
- Sarah
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