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Bosquez - Bouffard

Most Comon Surname in this Range: Boswell

Although this name hails from Anglo-Saxon origins, it has decidedly French roots as well. The name comes from a location in France and referred to individuals who lived near the "village or settlement of Beuze." As the name evolved in England, Boswell came to refer to individuals who lived near a well or spring. The first recordings of this spelling date back to the 18th century.

2nd most Common Surname in this Range: Boucher

This early French surname was often used as an occupational title to refer to individuals who worked as a butcher or slaughterer. The name came to England after the Conquest in 1066 and later came to North America through the French influences in Canada. The first recording of the name dates back to the 13th century in England, but this spelling was not seen until years later.

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