About Boatman
The surname Boatman is an occupational surname derived from the Middle English word "bote" meaning boat, and "man" indicating a person. It was originally given to individuals who worked as boatmen, ferrying people or goods across bodies of water. The surname Boatman signifies a person's ancestral connection to this occupation, highlighting their historical involvement in the transportation industry.
The surname Boatman is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Boatman 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 Boatman is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Boatman in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Boatman using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.