About Boas
The surname Boas is of German and Jewish origin. It is derived from the Hebrew name "Boaz," meaning "strength" or "swiftness." In the Bible, Boaz was a wealthy landowner and the husband of Ruth. The surname Boas is often associated with Jewish communities and is found among individuals of Jewish descent.
The surname Boas is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Boas based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Boas is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Boas in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Boas using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.