BOYLEN
Boylen
Boylen is a surname of English origin that can be traced back to the medieval period. The name is believed to be derived from the Old French word "boillir," meaning "to boil," or "boillon," meaning "broth" or "soup."
The Boylen surname is most commonly associated with the famous historical figure Anne Boleyn, the second wife of King Henry VIII of England. Although Anne's surname is more commonly spelled "Boleyn," both variations ultimately derive from the same origin.
The Boylen surname has been found in various records throughout British history, with branches of the family established in different regions of the country. Over time, the surname may have undergone spelling variations, leading to different forms such as "Boilin," "Boylan," and "Boiling."
Today, individuals with the surname Boylen can be found in different parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, reflecting the widespread migration of people over the centuries.
Notable Individuals: One of the most renowned figures associated with the Boylen surname is Anne Boleyn, whose life and tragic fate have been immortalised in history and literature. Anne's influence on English politics and religion during the Tudor period continues to fascinate scholars and enthusiasts alike.
References:
- Smith, J. (2005). The Surnames of Britain: Their Origin and Meaning. Bloomsbury Academic.
- Williams, L. (2010). The Tudors: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford University Press.
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There are approximately 200 people named Boylen in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Boylen.
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
- David
- Graeme
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Patrick
- Philip
- Robert
- Scott
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Amanda
- Ann
- Cathy
- Deborah
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Irene
- Jane
- Jessica
- Kelly
- Linda
- Mary
- Stacey
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Bolen
- Bohlen
- Bollen
- Bowlen
- Boylan
- Bolon
- Boylon
- Bowllen
- Boalen
- Boyle
- Bailin
- Baillien
- Baillon
- Bailon
- Balaan
- Balain
- Balan
- Balane
- Balani
- Balean
- Baleanu
- Balen
- Balian
- Balin
- Balina
- Baline
- Balini
- Balino
- Balion
- Ballaine
- Ballan
- Balleine
- Ballen
- Balleni
- Ballennie
- Ballin
- Ballion
- Balln
- Ballon
- Ballone
- Ballyn
- Baln
- Balne
- Balon
- Balone
- Baloni
- Baloun
- Balun
- Baulain
- Baylan
- Baylen
- Baylin
- Baylon
- Bealin
- Beelen
- Beilin
- Belan
- Belani
- Belano
- Belaon
- Belen
- Beleno
- Belin
- Belina
- Beline
- Belion
- Bellain
- Bellan
- Bellani
- Bellanie
- Belleini
- Belleiun
- Bellen
- Bellenie
- Bellian
- Bellin
- Bellina
- Belline
- Bellini
- Bellinie
- Bellino
- Bellion
- Bellon
- Bellone
- Belloni
- Belne
- Belon
- Belone
- Beloni
- Beylin
- Bialan
- Bialon
- Bielan
- Bielen
- Bilan
- Bilen
- Billan
- Billane
- Billanie
- Billean
- Billen
- Billian
- Billin
- Billina
- Billion
- Billon
- Billouin
- Biln
- Bilon
- Blaen
- Blain
- Blaina
- Blaine
- Blan
- Blana
- Blane
- Blanie
- Blann
- Blannie
- Blano
- Blaun
- Blawn
- Blayne
- Blaynee
- Blean
- Blein
- Blen
- Blin
- Blini
- Blinn
- Bllion
- Bloan
- Blon
- Blone
- Bloohn
- Bloon
- Blouin
- Blown
- Blun
- Blunn
- Blunnie
- Blynn
- Boelen
- Bohlin
- Boilan
- Boilean
- Bolan
- Bolano
- Boleyn
- Boleyne
- Bolin
- Bolina
- Boline
- Bolino
- Bollan
- Bollani
- Bollian
- Bollin
- Bollina
- Bollini
- Bollon
- Bologna
- Booln
- Bouillin
- Bouillon
- Boulain
- Boulan
- Boulen
- Boulin
- Boulineau
- Boullen
- Boullin
- Boullon
- Boulogne
- Boulon
- Bowlan
- Bowlin
- Bowline
- Boyen
- Boylain
- Boylane
- Boylem
- Boylin
- Bulan
- Bulaon
- Bulaun
- Bulen
- Bulin
- Bullan
- Bullen
- Bullin
- Bullion
- Bullon
- Bylan
- Bylina
- Wyblin
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