Boston Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Boston last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Boston last name
Meaning of the Boston last name: from Boston. Boston is an English surname from Boston in Lincolnshire, tied to Botulph's stone or settlement. The last name marks origin in that North Sea port town. Lincolnshire port books already mark Boston townsmen carrying the surname, so the Boston surname stayed easy to spot in later indexes.
Arms associated with the Boston name
Coats of arms associated with the Boston last name belong to the English heraldic tradition, each with its own blazon.
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Boston name FAQ
What does the Boston name mean?
From Boston. Common variants include Bostin.
Where does the Boston surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Canada and Australia.
Is there a Boston coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Boston coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).