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

Bosby, 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 Bosby surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bosby in America

Bosby is the 91625th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bosby surname appeared 201 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 Bosby.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bosby 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 Bosby

The surname Bosby has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from a place name, which was a common practice during that time. The name is thought to be a combination of the Old English words "bosc" or "boscus," meaning a wood or grove, and "by," meaning a farmstead or village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bosby can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive record of landholdings and settlements in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This suggests that the name was already established in certain areas of the country by the late 11th century.

The Bosby surname is closely associated with the village of Bosby, located in the county of Lincolnshire. It is likely that the name originated from this settlement, with families adopting the place name as their surname. Over time, variations in spelling emerged, including Bosbey, Bozby, and Bozbie.

Notable historical figures bearing the Bosby surname include:

1. William Bosby (c. 1420 - 1492), an English merchant and landowner from Lincolnshire, who served as a member of Parliament for Grimsby in 1472.

2. Thomas Bosby (1545 - 1609), a prominent clergyman and scholar who served as the Archdeacon of Stow in the Diocese of Lincoln.

3. Elizabeth Bosby (1630 - 1695), a wealthy heiress from Leicestershire, known for her philanthropic endeavors and contributions to the rebuilding of churches in the area.

4. John Bosby (1725 - 1798), an English farmer and author who published several treatises on agricultural practices and livestock management.

5. Richard Bosby (1810 - 1878), a naval officer and explorer who participated in several expeditions to the Arctic regions and documented his experiences in published journals.

While the name Bosby may have originated in specific regions of England, it has since spread to other parts of the country and beyond, with individuals bearing this surname making contributions in various fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bosby

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

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 Bosby 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 Bosby 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 Bosby was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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