BOSWORTH
Bosworth
Bosworth is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. It is derived from the Old English words "Bos" meaning cattle and "Worth" meaning enclosure or settlement. The name is believed to have originated in various places in England, such as Bosworth in Leicestershire, which is famous for the Battle of Bosworth Field that took place in 1485 during the Wars of the Roses.
The surname Bosworth is found throughout the United Kingdom and has historical significance due to its association with the Battle of Bosworth Field, which marked the end of the Plantagenet dynasty and the beginning of the Tudor era.
Notable individuals with the surname Bosworth include American actress Kate Bosworth, known for her roles in films such as "Remember the Titans" and "Blue Crush."
The surname Bosworth is an integral part of British history and culture, reflecting the country's rich heritage and historical events.
There are approximately 3,076 people named Bosworth in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,934th most common surname in Britain. Around 47 in a million people in Britain are named Bosworth.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
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
- David
- Ian
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Richard
- William
Female
- Catherine
- Christine
- Claire
- Emma
- Helen
- Joan
- Joanne
- Karen
- Laura
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria
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