BOSSOM
Bossom
Bossom is a British surname with English origins. The name is of toponymic origin, derived from the Old English word "bos" meaning "bush" or "thicket," and the suffix "-ham," which denotes a homestead or village. Therefore, the surname Bossom likely originally referred to someone who lived near a thicket or bushy area.
The Bossom surname is not among the most common or widely documented in British history, but it has nonetheless been carried by individuals across various regions of the United Kingdom. While detailed genealogical records or notable figures associated with the name may be limited, the Bossom name is part of the diverse tapestry of British surnames that reflect elements of the country's landscape and history.
There are approximately 198 people named Bossom in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Bossom.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Charles
- Clive
- Daniel
- David
- Edmund
- James
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Quentin
- Stephen
Female
- Amanda
- Ann
- Barbara
- Carol
- Christine
- Emma
- Julie
- Leia
- Melanie
- Phyllis
- Sally