BOULGER
Boulger
Boulger is a surname of British and Irish origin, believed to be derived from the Old French word "boulger" which means a person who works with wood. The name may have been brought to the British Isles by Norman settlers during the medieval period.
The Boulger surname is most commonly found in England, particularly in the southern counties such as Hampshire, Sussex, and Kent. It has also been noted in Ireland, where it may have been introduced during the Anglo-Norman period.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Boulger include George Smythe Boulger, a prominent British naturalist and author known for his work in the field of botany and Alfred Boulger, a British military officer who served during the Second Boer War.
The origin and meaning of the surname Boulger provide insights into the historical occupations and influences of early British and Irish society. As with many surnames, variations in spelling have occurred over the centuries, contributing to the diverse branches of the Boulger family tree.
There are approximately 223 people named Boulger in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Boulger.
Surname type: Occupational name
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
- Alexander
- Anthony
- Daniel
- David
- Graham
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Deborah
- Janet
- Joy
- June
- Karen
- Lauren
- Louise
- Margaret
- Maria
- Mary
- Rosemary
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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