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

Boseman, 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 Boseman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Boseman in America

Boseman is the 22375th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Boseman surname appeared 1,151 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 Boseman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Boseman 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 Boseman

The surname "BOSEMAN" is believed to have originated in England, with the earliest records dating back to the 14th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "boce" meaning "a book" and "mann" meaning "man," suggesting that the name may have originally referred to a scholar or someone associated with books or manuscripts.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1327, where a certain "John Bokeman" is mentioned. This spelling variation provides insight into the name's evolution over time.

In the 15th century, the name appeared in various records with different spellings, such as "Boceman," "Bokeman," and "Booceman." These variations were common during this period, as standardized spelling conventions were not yet established.

During the Tudor era, the name "BOSEMAN" began to take on its more modern spelling. In 1567, a record from the Parish Registers of St. Mary's Church in Taunton, Somerset, mentions a "Thomas Boseman."

Interestingly, the name "BOSEMAN" may also have ties to place names. For example, there is a village called "Bosmangan" in Cornwall, which could have influenced the surname's origins.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname "BOSEMAN." One of the earliest was Sir John Boseman, a member of the English Parliament who lived in the late 16th century. Another was William Boseman, a prominent merchant and landowner in Gloucestershire during the 17th century.

In the 18th century, a notable figure was Thomas Boseman, a renowned clockmaker from London who lived from 1725 to 1795. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the aristocracy.

The 19th century saw the rise of James Boseman, a prominent abolitionist and social reformer from Manchester, England, who was active in the anti-slavery movement from 1820 to 1879.

Additionally, in the late 19th century, a certain Henry Boseman gained recognition as a talented landscape painter, known for his vivid depictions of the English countryside.

While the surname "BOSEMAN" may not be as common today, its rich history and potential connections to books, education, and place names make it a fascinating name to explore.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Boseman

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

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

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