Bosten

The surname Bosten is of English origin, derived from the Old English word "bost," meaning a loud noise or uproar. The name may have originally been a nickname for someone who was particularly loud or boisterous.

The Bosten surname is most commonly found in the county of Lincolnshire in Eastern England, where the name has historical roots. Over the centuries, bearers of the Bosten name have dispersed to other regions of the United Kingdom and beyond.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Bosten are scarce in historical records, but the name continues to be passed down through generations in various branches of British families.

Variations of the surname Bosten include Boston and Buston. Genealogical research into the Bosten family name can reveal insights into the heritage and lineage of individuals bearing this distinctive English surname.

There are approximately 27 people named Bosten in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Bosten.

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

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