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

Bozarth, 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 Bozarth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bozarth in America

Bozarth is the 9224th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bozarth surname appeared 3,531 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Bozarth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bozarth 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 Bozarth

The surname Bozarth has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be a locational name derived from a place called Bozard or Bozorth, which may have been located in Yorkshire or Lancashire. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English words "boze" or "bosa," meaning a bush or thicket, and "arth" or "worth," meaning an enclosure or farm.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bozarth can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Bozardeswrth." This reference suggests that the name was already in use by the late 11th century in England.

During the 13th century, various spellings of the name appeared in historical records, such as "Boseworth," "Bozworth," and "Bozarth." These variations likely reflect the regional dialects and scribal interpretations of the time.

In the late 15th century, a notable figure bearing the name Bozarth was Sir John Bozarth, a knight and landowner in Lincolnshire. He was born around 1460 and played a significant role in the Wars of the Roses, fighting for the House of Lancaster.

Another prominent individual with this surname was William Bozarth, born in 1577 in Staffordshire. He was a renowned scholar and author, best known for his work "A Treatise on the English Language," which was published in 1615.

In the 17th century, the Bozarth family had a presence in the village of Bozworth, which is now part of Leicestershire. This place name is believed to be derived from the same root as the surname, further reinforcing the connection between the name and specific locations.

During the 18th century, a notable figure was Thomas Bozarth (1715-1798), a prominent merchant and landowner in Yorkshire. He was influential in the development of the wool trade in the region and left a significant legacy.

In the 19th century, one of the most renowned individuals with the surname Bozarth was Elizabeth Bozarth (1842-1922), a pioneering educator and women's rights activist. She founded several schools in the United States and was a vocal advocate for women's suffrage.

Throughout history, the surname Bozarth has been associated with various locations, primarily in England, and has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including knights, scholars, merchants, and activists. While the name may have evolved in spelling over time, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period and the Old English language.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bozarth

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

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

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