BOXALL
Boxall
Boxall is a surname of English origin that is believed to have derived from various place names in England such as Boxhall in Wiltshire or Boxalls Farm in Sussex. The name is thought to have originated during the medieval period.
Origin and Meaning
The surname Boxall is believed to be of locational origin, indicating that the bearers of the name may have resided near or at a place called Boxhall or Boxalls. The name may have been derived from Old English words such as box, meaning "box tree," and halh, meaning "nook" or "remote valley," which suggests that the surname Boxall could have referred to a person living near a box tree in a valley or a nook.
Distribution
The surname Boxall is relatively uncommon and is mostly found in the southern counties of England, particularly in Sussex and Surrey. Over time, some bearers of the surname may have migrated to other parts of the United Kingdom or even to other English-speaking countries.
Notable People
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Henry Boxall (1884-1982): An English cricketer who played for Sussex in the early 20th century.
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Elsie Boxall (1906-1986): A British nanny who worked for the family of Winston Churchill and cared for his children.
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Danny Boxall (b. 1975): A British artist known for his innovative sculptures and installations.
Variants
Variants of the surname Boxall include Boxell, Boxhall, Boxill, and Boxhill.
References
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Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
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Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 4,738 people named Boxall in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,986th most common surname in Britain. Around 73 in a million people in Britain are named Boxall.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- Ian
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Barbara
- Christine
- Emma
- Joanne
- Karen
- Linda
- Mabel
- Margaret
- Michelle
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.