BOZEAT
Bozeat
Bozeat is a surname of English origin, most commonly found in the Northamptonshire region of England. The name is of locational origin, deriving from the village of Bozeat in Northamptonshire. The village is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Boteshefede" which means 'Boeta's Headland'.
Individuals bearing the surname Bozeat are likely to have ancestors who lived in or around the village of Bozeat, or were associated with the area in some way. Over time, the surname has spread beyond its original locality, and individuals bearing the name can now be found throughout the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world.
Like many surnames of English origin, Bozeat has undergone variations in spelling over the centuries, such as "Bozat", "Boseat" or "Bozete". This is not uncommon as spelling was not standardized in English until relatively recently.
The Bozeat surname has a rich history and is part of the tapestry of British surnames that reflect the country's localities, migrations, and cultural influences. Members of the Bozeat family may take pride in their connection to the village of Bozeat and its heritage.
There are approximately 68 people named Bozeat in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Bozeat.