BOS
Bos
Origin and Meaning: The surname 'Bos' is of Dutch, Danish or German origin, with the Dutch meaning being 'forest'. The name may have been a topographical name for someone who lived near or in a forest or a habitational name for someone who lived in a house distinguished by the sign of a tree.
Distribution: The surname Bos is most commonly found in the Netherlands and Belgium. It is less common in the United Kingdom but can still be found among British families.
Famous Individuals:
- Willem Bos: Dutch footballer who played as a midfielder.
- Leonie Bos: Dutch composer and pianist.
- Trudi von Bos: German painter known for her vibrant and colourful artwork.
Variant Spellings: Variants of the surname Bos include Boas, Boos, Boss, and Bus, among others.
Coat of Arms: The Bos family coat of arms features a design of green trees on a silver shield, symbolising the surname's origin as a reference to woodlands.
Notable Families: The Bos surname is associated with various families across Europe, particularly in the Netherlands and surrounding regions.
References:
- Hanks, Patrick, et al. "The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland."
- Cottle, Basil. "Penguin Dictionary of Surnames."
There are approximately 301 people named Bos in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Bos.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Poland
Language of origin: Polish
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Aden
- Adriaan
- Andrew
- Bernard
- Daniel
- David
- Greg
- James
- Johannes
- Martin
- Michael
- Richard
- Saro
- Sean
Female
- Barbara
- Bernadette
- Deidre
- Elizabeth
- Frances
- Hazel
- Jan
- Jennifer
- Joanne
- Pamela
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Susan
- Wilhelmina
Similar and related surnames
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