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

Boso, 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 Boso surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Boso in America

Boso is the 48530th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Boso surname appeared 435 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 Boso.

We can also compare 2010 data for Boso 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 Boso

The surname BOSO has its origins in medieval Italy, where it first appeared in the 13th century. The name likely derives from the Italian word "bosso," meaning "boxwood," a type of evergreen shrub or small tree. This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have lived near or worked with this plant in some capacity.

One of the earliest known references to the BOSO surname can be found in a document from the city of Genoa, dated 1285. This record mentions a merchant named Guglielmo BOSO, who was involved in the lucrative trade of spices and silks between Italy and the eastern Mediterranean.

In the 14th century, the BOSO name appears in various records from the region of Tuscany, particularly in the city of Florence. One notable figure from this period is Giovanni BOSO, a skilled sculptor and architect who worked on several churches and public buildings in Florence between 1340 and 1380.

The BOSO surname also has a connection to the island of Sardinia, where it may have evolved from the Sardinian word "bosu," meaning "forest." In the 16th century, a man named Antonio BOSO from the town of Oristano gained prominence as a respected theologian and author of religious texts.

As the BOSO name spread throughout Italy, it became associated with several notable individuals. In the 17th century, a renowned painter named Pietro BOSO was active in the city of Rome, known for his stunning frescoes and altarpieces in various churches.

Another significant figure was Vincenzo BOSO, born in Naples in 1685, who rose to become a highly regarded jurist and legal scholar. His writings on civil law and jurisprudence were widely studied and influential in his time.

Moving into the 18th century, the BOSO name gained recognition in the field of music. Antonio BOSO, born in Venice in 1720, was a celebrated composer and violinist who performed at various courts across Europe and produced numerous works for orchestras and chamber ensembles.

Throughout its history, the BOSO surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, reflecting the rich cultural tapestry of Italy and its various regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Boso

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

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

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