Boughton - Last Names

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Boughton

/ˈbɒɡtən/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Settlement or homestead

Represents roots, stability, and connection to land and ancestry. As a place-derived name, it signifies belonging and heritage.

Symbolism

Embodies continuity, tradition, and geographic identity. It symbolizes a link between family lineage and the physical landscape of origin.

Etymology: From Old English 'bōc' (beech tree) or 'bōg' (bow, bend) combined with 'tūn' (enclosure, farmstead, settlement), so likely meaning 'farmstead by the beech trees' or 'settlement in a bend'. Multiple villages in England bear the name Boughton, contributing to its use as a surname.

Style & Origin

traditional

english

Cultural Background

Originating in England, Boughton is a toponymic surname derived from various places named with Old E

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