Boote

Boote is a British surname of Old French and Anglo-Saxon origins. The name is believed to have been derived from the Middle English word "bote," which meant "boat" or "ship." It is likely that the surname was originally used to describe individuals who worked on boats or were associated with maritime activities.

The Boote surname is most commonly found in the counties of Lancashire, Cheshire, and Staffordshire in England. Historical records indicate that the Boote family has been present in these regions for centuries, with early mentions of the surname dating back to the medieval period.

Notable individuals bearing the Boote surname include Thomas Boote, a prominent 19th-century English cricketer, and Sarah Boote, an acclaimed British artist known for her vibrant landscape paintings.

Today, the Boote surname continues to be passed down through generations, with many individuals proudly bearing this historic name as a symbol of their heritage and ancestry.

There are approximately 1,291 people named Boote in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,050th most common surname in Britain. Around 20 in a million people in Britain are named Boote.

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

  • Christopher
  • Daniel
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Richard
  • Robert

Female

  • Alison
  • Catherine
  • Christine
  • Emma
  • Jayne
  • Joanne
  • Laura
  • Margaret
  • Nicola
  • Patricia
  • Sarah
  • Susan
  • Wendy

Similar and related surnames

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