Find out how popular the last name Bosaw is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Bosaw.

Bosaw, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Bosaw surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bosaw in America

Bosaw is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bosaw surname appeared 106 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Bosaw.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bosaw to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Bosaw

The surname BOSAW is believed to have originated in the southwestern region of England, specifically in the county of Cornwall. The name is thought to be derived from the Cornish word "bosow," which translates to "dwelling" or "homestead." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to identify a person or family who lived in a particular dwelling or settlement.

The earliest known record of the name BOSAW can be traced back to the 13th century. In a document dated 1285, a person named Robert de Bosow is mentioned, indicating the use of the name in the local area during that time period. It is likely that the name evolved from this early spelling over the subsequent centuries.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname BOSAW was John Bosaw, who was born in the village of St. Columb Major, Cornwall, in the late 15th century. Records show that he lived and worked as a farmer in the area, suggesting the surname's connection to the local agricultural community.

In the 16th century, the BOSAW surname appeared in several historical records, including parish registers and land deeds. One notable mention is in the records of the Cornish Stannary Parliament, where a William Bosaw is listed as a representative from the tin mining town of St. Austell in 1558.

During the 17th century, the name BOSAW began to spread beyond Cornwall, with some individuals migrating to other parts of England and even to the American colonies. One such example is Thomas Bosaw, who was born in Cornwall in 1632 and later settled in Massachusetts, where he worked as a shipbuilder.

Another significant figure with the BOSAW surname was Sir John Bosaw, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in Cornwall during the 18th century. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and contributed to the construction of several churches and schools in the region.

In the 19th century, the BOSAW name continued to be found in various historical records, including censuses and military records. One notable individual was Captain William Bosaw, who served in the British Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars and was commended for his bravery in several naval battles.

Throughout its history, the BOSAW surname has maintained a strong presence in Cornwall and the surrounding areas, with many individuals continuing to carry on the legacy of this name in the region to this day.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bosaw

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Bosaw.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Bosaw was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Bosaw has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Bosaw was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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